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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Cape Coral?

$44,660a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area. That is $21.47 an hour or $3,722 a month.

Hourly
$21.47
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
247 of 281
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,740Median: $44,660Highest 10%: $61,870
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,740$20.55
25th$42,740$20.55
Median$44,660$21.47
75th$49,910$24.00
90th$61,870$29.75

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Wildwood, FL$67,770
Miami, FL$66,770
North Port, FL$66,150
Tampa, FL$65,340
Naples, FL$64,080
Jacksonville, FL$61,770
Palm Bay, FL$59,980
Gainesville, FL$50,020
Port St. Lucie, FL$49,380
Lakeland, FL$49,280
Tallahassee, FL$48,170
Pensacola, FL$48,030
Deltona, FL$47,770
Crestview, FL$47,130
Ocala, FL$47,130
Orlando, FL$47,130
Panama City, FL$47,130
Punta Gorda, FL$47,130
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Florida Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Cape Coral

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,380
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$90,570
Fire Inspector and Investigator$78,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,710
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,310
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Firefighter$60,000
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,740
Private Detective and Investigator$49,870
Protective Service Worker$47,910
Salaries for every job in Cape Coral, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Cape Coral?

The median hourly pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area is $21.47 ($44,660 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Cape Coral than the national average?

No: $44,660 against $58,940 nationally, 24% less.

How does Cape Coral compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $49,710, so Cape Coral pays 10% less.

Where does Cape Coral rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

247 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Cape Coral?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,870 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.