How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Columbus?
$58,040a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $27.90 an hour or $4,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.90
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,090Median: $58,040Highest 10%: $68,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| Median | $58,040 | $27.90 | |
| 75th | $67,350 | $32.38 | |
| 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 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,460 |
| Dayton, OH | $53,270 |
| Canton, OH | $51,290 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,390 |
| Akron, OH | $45,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $27.90 ($58,040 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $58,040 against $58,940 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Columbus pays 2% less.
Where does Columbus rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
110 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,090 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.