How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Delaware?
$65,880a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Delaware. That is $31.67 an hour or $5,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.67
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,520Median: $65,880Highest 10%: $79,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| 25th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $65,880 | $31.67 | |
| 75th | $70,500 | $33.89 | |
| 90th | $79,260 | $38.11 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 11. Hawaii | $69,570 |
| 12. Utah | $67,290 |
| 13. Minnesota | $66,040 |
| 14. Delaware | $65,880 |
| 15. Connecticut | $64,750 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,250 |
| 17. Michigan | $64,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $31.67 ($65,880 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $65,880 against $58,940 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Delaware rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Delaware ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in Delaware pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $67,200 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.