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

$37,000a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,083 a month.

Hourly
$17.79
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among cities
273 of 281
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,700Median: $37,000Highest 10%: $57,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,700$17.16
25th$35,700$17.16
Median$37,000$17.79
75th$50,220$24.14
90th$57,000$27.40

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Topeka, KS$59,650
Wichita, KS$56,270
Kansas City, MO$51,390
St. Joseph, MO$42,620
Joplin, MO$35,200
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Kansas Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,330
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$75,360
Firefighter$53,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$52,220
Security Guard$39,730
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $17.79 ($37,000 a year).

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

No: $37,000 against $58,940 nationally, 37% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $56,120, so Manhattan pays 34% less.

Where does Manhattan rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

273 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,000 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.