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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Colorado Springs?

$57,080a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $27.44 an hour or $4,757 a month.

Hourly
$27.44
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
119 of 281
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,680Median: $57,080Highest 10%: $91,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,680$23.40
25th$56,360$27.10
Median$57,080$27.44
75th$81,440$39.15
90th$91,580$44.03

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Greeley, CO$75,330
Grand Junction, CO$73,150
Denver, CO$65,660
Pueblo, CO$59,600
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Related jobs in Colorado Springs

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$122,400
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$91,580
Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,750
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$81,960
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$78,550
Transportation Security Screener$64,810
Firefighter$63,110
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,490
Security Guard$42,670
Private Detective and Investigator$42,140
Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Colorado Springs?

The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $27.44 ($57,080 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?

No: $57,080 against $58,940 nationally, 3% less.

How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $62,140, so Colorado Springs pays 8% less.

Where does Colorado Springs rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

119 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Colorado Springs?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,580 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.