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

$50,550a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area. That is $24.30 an hour or $4,213 a month.

Hourly
$24.30
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
177 of 281
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,670Median: $50,550Highest 10%: $72,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,670$20.51
25th$48,970$23.54
Median$50,550$24.30
75th$62,640$30.12
90th$72,250$34.74

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Greenville, NC$56,610
Charlotte, NC$54,600
Raleigh, NC$54,070
Asheville, NC$50,850
Durham, NC$50,450
Virginia Beach, VA$49,900
Hickory, NC$48,940
Wilmington, NC$48,810
Rocky Mount, NC$48,740
Winston-Salem, NC$47,330
Fayetteville, NC$43,020
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in North Carolina Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Greensboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,390
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$75,790
Transportation Security Screener$65,170
Detective and Criminal Investigator$61,210
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,830
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$59,370
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$49,710
Firefighter$46,600
Private Detective and Investigator$41,630
Security Guard$33,430
Salaries for every job in Greensboro, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area is $24.30 ($50,550 a year).

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

No: $50,550 against $58,940 nationally, 14% less.

How does Greensboro compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,550, so Greensboro pays 0% more.

Where does Greensboro rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

177 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,250 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.