How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Buffalo?
$76,170a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $36.62 an hour or $6,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.62
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,940Median: $76,170Highest 10%: $80,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,940 | $28.34 | |
| 25th | $72,890 | $35.04 | |
| Median | $76,170 | $36.62 | |
| 75th | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 90th | $80,280 | $38.60 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| New York, NY | $93,220 |
| Elmira, NY | $76,820 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,820 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $75,240 |
| Utica, NY | $72,890 |
| Syracuse, NY | $72,060 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $69,840 |
| Albany, NY | $59,970 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $36.62 ($76,170 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $76,170 against $58,940 nationally, 29% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $76,820, so Buffalo pays 1% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
38 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,280 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.