How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in California?
$96,370a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in California. That is $46.33 an hour or $8,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.33
- Vs. national median
- +64%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 37,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,380Median: $96,370Highest 10%: $114,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| 25th | $76,370 | $36.72 | |
| Median | $96,370 | $46.33 | |
| 75th | $109,600 | $52.68 | |
| 90th | $114,700 | $55.16 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $132,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $109,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $107,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $107,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,880 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,740 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,730 |
| Fresno, CA | $94,010 |
| Sacramento, CA | $89,730 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $80,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,770 |
| Merced, CA | $78,370 |
| Redding, CA | $57,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 1. California | $96,370 |
| 2. New Jersey | $94,770 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $86,310 |
| 4. Oregon | $83,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $46.33 ($96,370 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $96,370 against $58,940 nationally, 64% more.
Where does California rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
California ranks 1 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $132,700 a year.
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.