How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Denver?
$65,660a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $31.57 an hour or $5,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.57
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,370Median: $65,660Highest 10%: $93,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| 25th | $56,360 | $27.10 | |
| Median | $65,660 | $31.57 | |
| 75th | $78,300 | $37.64 | |
| 90th | $93,030 | $44.73 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Greeley, CO | $75,330 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $73,150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,080 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $31.57 ($65,660 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $65,660 against $58,940 nationally, 11% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $62,140, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
64 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,030 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.