How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Lexington?
$51,510a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $24.76 an hour or $4,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.76
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,120Median: $51,510Highest 10%: $72,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,120 | $15.92 | |
| 25th | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| Median | $51,510 | $24.76 | |
| 75th | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $72,830 | $35.01 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,460 |
| 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 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $24.76 ($51,510 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $51,510 against $58,940 nationally, 13% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $42,310, so Lexington pays 22% more.
Where does Lexington rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
165 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,830 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.