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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Gainesville?

$50,020a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Gainesville, FL metro area. That is $24.05 an hour or $4,168 a month.

Hourly
$24.05
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
185 of 281
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,890Median: $50,020Highest 10%: $63,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,890$21.58
25th$47,130$22.66
Median$50,020$24.05
75th$54,850$26.37
90th$63,260$30.41

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

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
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
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Related jobs in Gainesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$96,270
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$77,190
Detective and Criminal Investigator$66,350
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$63,050
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$54,660
Crossing Guard and Flagger$52,620
Firefighter$49,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,090
School Bus Monitor$35,060
Security Guard$33,950
Salaries for every job in Gainesville, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Gainesville, FL metro area is $24.05 ($50,020 a year).

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

No: $50,020 against $58,940 nationally, 15% less.

How does Gainesville compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $49,710, so Gainesville pays 1% more.

Where does Gainesville rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

185 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,260 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.