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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Fort Wayne?

$57,700a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $27.74 an hour or $4,808 a month.

Hourly
$27.74
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
113 of 281
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,360Median: $57,700Highest 10%: $69,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,360$23.73
25th$49,360$23.73
Median$57,700$27.74
75th$57,700$27.74
90th$69,930$33.62

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Chicago, IL$84,550
Bloomington, IN$59,380
South Bend, IN$56,390
Evansville, IN$56,330
Cincinnati, OH$55,460
Terre Haute, IN$53,670
Lafayette, IN$49,910
Indianapolis, IN$48,340
Louisville, KY$45,330
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Indiana Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,310
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$79,210
Firefighter$75,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$74,820
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,720
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Crossing Guard and Flagger$40,000
Security Guard$35,140
School Bus Monitor$32,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $27.74 ($57,700 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

No: $57,700 against $58,940 nationally, 2% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,340, so Fort Wayne pays 19% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

113 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,930 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.