How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Kentucky?
$42,310a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Kentucky. That is $20.34 an hour or $3,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.34
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,910Median: $42,310Highest 10%: $61,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,910 | $14.38 | |
| 25th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| Median | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| 75th | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| 90th | $61,820 | $29.72 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,460 |
| Lexington, KY | $51,510 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,390 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,260 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,330 |
| Owensboro, KY | $41,120 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $41,100 |
| Paducah, KY | $39,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 43. Alabama | $46,660 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $45,690 |
| 45. Missouri | $42,620 |
| 46. Kentucky | $42,310 |
| 47. Arkansas | $40,330 |
| 48. Louisiana | $39,850 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.34 ($42,310 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $42,310 against $58,940 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Kentucky ranks 46 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $55,460 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.