How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Indiana?
$48,340a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Indiana. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.24
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,670Median: $48,340Highest 10%: $61,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,670 | $20.03 | |
| 25th | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| Median | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| 75th | $56,480 | $27.15 | |
| 90th | $61,840 | $29.73 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $84,550 |
| Bloomington, IN | $59,380 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $57,700 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 36. Virginia | $50,140 |
| 37. Florida | $49,710 |
| 38. Montana | $49,180 |
| 39. Indiana | $48,340 |
| 40. New Mexico | $47,940 |
| 41. South Carolina | $47,890 |
| 42. Georgia | $47,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.24 ($48,340 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $48,340 against $58,940 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Indiana rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Indiana ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Indiana pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $84,550 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.