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

$48,810a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area. That is $23.47 an hour or $4,068 a month.

Hourly
$23.47
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
200 of 281
Jobs in the area
410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,490Median: $48,810Highest 10%: $59,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,490$18.99
25th$45,190$21.73
Median$48,810$23.47
75th$58,430$28.09
90th$59,750$28.73

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Albany, GA$54,010
Augusta, GA$53,390
Brunswick, GA$49,590
Chattanooga, TN$49,430
Atlanta, GA$49,380
Gainesville, GA$48,730
Savannah, GA$48,450
Valdosta, GA$48,450
Athens, GA$47,900
Hinesville, GA$47,800
Dalton, GA$47,440
Warner Robins, GA$46,930
Rome, GA$38,440
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Georgia Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Macon

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,720
Detective and Criminal Investigator$68,520
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$57,990
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,630
Firefighter$45,660
Security Guard$33,940
Crossing Guard and Flagger$32,370
Salaries for every job in Macon, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area is $23.47 ($48,810 a year).

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

No: $48,810 against $58,940 nationally, 17% less.

How does Macon compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $47,520, so Macon pays 3% more.

Where does Macon rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

200 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,750 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.