How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Charlottesville?
$52,700a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $25.34 an hour or $4,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.34
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,430Median: $52,700Highest 10%: $65,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| 25th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| Median | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| 75th | $56,670 | $27.25 | |
| 90th | $65,150 | $31.32 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Washington, DC | $70,570 |
| Winchester, VA | $54,390 |
| Richmond, VA | $51,660 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $50,950 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $50,170 |
| Roanoke, VA | $50,070 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $49,900 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,290 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,440 |
| Staunton, VA | $47,850 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $25.34 ($52,700 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $52,700 against $58,940 nationally, 11% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $50,140, so Charlottesville pays 5% more.
Where does Charlottesville rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
156 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,150 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.