How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Georgia?
$47,520a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Georgia. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.85
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 10,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $47,520Highest 10%: $58,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $43,290 | $20.81 | |
| Median | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 75th | $53,390 | $25.67 | |
| 90th | $58,430 | $28.09 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, GA | $54,010 |
| Augusta, GA | $53,390 |
| Brunswick, GA | $49,590 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,430 |
| Atlanta, GA | $49,380 |
| Macon, GA | $48,810 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,730 |
| Savannah, GA | $48,450 |
| Valdosta, GA | $48,450 |
| Athens, GA | $47,900 |
| Hinesville, GA | $47,800 |
| Dalton, GA | $47,440 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $46,930 |
| Rome, GA | $38,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 39. Indiana | $48,340 |
| 40. New Mexico | $47,940 |
| 41. South Carolina | $47,890 |
| 42. Georgia | $47,520 |
| 43. Alabama | $46,660 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $45,690 |
| 45. Missouri | $42,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $22.85 ($47,520 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $47,520 against $58,940 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Georgia rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Georgia ranks 42 of 49 states.
Which city in Georgia pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Albany, GA, with a median of $54,010 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.