How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Florida?
$49,710a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Florida. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 24,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $49,710Highest 10%: $80,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| Median | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 90th | $80,500 | $38.70 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wildwood, FL | $67,770 |
| Miami, FL | $66,770 |
| North Port, FL | $66,150 |
| Tampa, FL | $65,340 |
| Naples, FL | $64,080 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $61,770 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $59,980 |
| Gainesville, FL | $50,020 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $49,380 |
| Lakeland, FL | $49,280 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $48,170 |
| Pensacola, FL | $48,030 |
| Deltona, FL | $47,770 |
| Crestview, FL | $47,130 |
| Ocala, FL | $47,130 |
| Orlando, FL | $47,130 |
| Panama City, FL | $47,130 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $47,130 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $44,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 34. Tennessee | $50,940 |
| 35. North Carolina | $50,550 |
| 36. Virginia | $50,140 |
| 37. Florida | $49,710 |
| 38. Montana | $49,180 |
| 39. Indiana | $48,340 |
| 40. New Mexico | $47,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $23.90 ($49,710 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $49,710 against $58,940 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Florida rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Florida ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Florida pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL, with a median of $67,770 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.