How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Cincinnati?
$55,460a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $26.66 an hour or $4,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.66
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,920Median: $55,460Highest 10%: $68,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,920 | $22.08 | |
| 25th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $55,460 | $26.66 | |
| 75th | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 90th | $68,060 | $32.72 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Cleveland, OH | $59,370 |
| Lima, OH | $59,240 |
| Wheeling, WV | $59,240 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,480 |
| Columbus, OH | $58,040 |
| Dayton, OH | $53,270 |
| Canton, OH | $51,290 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,390 |
| Akron, OH | $45,310 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $26.66 ($55,460 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $55,460 against $58,940 nationally, 6% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Cincinnati pays 7% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
129 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,060 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.