How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Connecticut?
$64,750a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Connecticut. That is $31.13 an hour or $5,396 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.13
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,520Median: $64,750Highest 10%: $70,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,520 | $26.69 | |
| 25th | $59,210 | $28.47 | |
| Median | $64,750 | $31.13 | |
| 75th | $70,710 | $34.00 | |
| 90th | $70,710 | $34.00 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Norwich, CT | $64,750 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $62,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 12. Utah | $67,290 |
| 13. Minnesota | $66,040 |
| 14. Delaware | $65,880 |
| 15. Connecticut | $64,750 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,250 |
| 17. Michigan | $64,020 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $31.13 ($64,750 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $64,750 against $58,940 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Connecticut ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, with a median of $64,750 a year.
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.