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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Las Vegas?

$81,680a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $39.27 an hour or $6,807 a month.

Hourly
$39.27
Vs. national median
+39%
Rank among cities
21 of 281
Jobs in the area
2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,250Median: $81,680Highest 10%: $104,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,250$30.41
25th$75,130$36.12
Median$81,680$39.27
75th$101,800$48.92
90th$104,300$50.15

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Carson City, NV$74,910
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Related jobs in Las Vegas

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$132,100
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$115,200
Detective and Criminal Investigator$94,470
Fire Inspector and Investigator$93,450
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,830
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,750
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$77,310
Bailiff$71,230
Animal Control Worker$67,860
Transportation Security Screener$64,500
Salaries for every job in Las Vegas, NV

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $39.27 ($81,680 a year).

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

Yes: $81,680 against $58,940 nationally, 39% more.

How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $76,490, so Las Vegas pays 7% more.

Where does Las Vegas rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

21 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.