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

$49,910a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,159 a month.

Hourly
$24.00
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
186 of 281
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,700Median: $49,910Highest 10%: $57,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,700$20.53
25th$49,910$24.00
Median$49,910$24.00
75th$49,910$24.00
90th$57,990$27.88

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
Indianapolis, IN$48,340
Louisville, KY$45,330
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Indiana Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,320
Firefighter$54,850
Security Guard$36,230
Lifeguard$31,090
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $24.00 ($49,910 a year).

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

No: $49,910 against $58,940 nationally, 15% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,340, so Lafayette pays 3% more.

Where does Lafayette rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

186 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,990 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.