How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Indianapolis?
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.24
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 208 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| Median | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| 75th | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| 90th | $61,840 | $29.73 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 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 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $23.24 ($48,340 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $48,340 against $58,940 nationally, 18% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $48,340, so Indianapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
208 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,840 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.