How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Montgomery?
$55,360a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $26.62 an hour or $4,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.62
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,760Median: $55,360Highest 10%: $74,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $43,020 | $20.68 | |
| Median | $55,360 | $26.62 | |
| 75th | $67,340 | $32.38 | |
| 90th | $74,290 | $35.72 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Mobile, AL | $64,690 |
| Birmingham, AL | $57,570 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,230 |
| Dothan, AL | $45,900 |
| Auburn, AL | $45,170 |
| Huntsville, AL | $44,800 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,490 |
| Decatur, AL | $38,770 |
| Florence, AL | $35,900 |
| Anniston, AL | $34,280 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $26.62 ($55,360 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $55,360 against $58,940 nationally, 6% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,660, so Montgomery pays 19% more.
Where does Montgomery rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
130 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,290 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.