How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in New York?
$76,820a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in New York. That is $36.93 an hour or $6,402 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.93
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 27,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,940Median: $76,820Highest 10%: $93,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,940 | $28.34 | |
| 25th | $68,450 | $32.91 | |
| Median | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 75th | $91,250 | $43.87 | |
| 90th | $93,220 | $44.82 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $93,220 |
| Elmira, NY | $76,820 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,820 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,170 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $75,240 |
| Utica, NY | $72,890 |
| Syracuse, NY | $72,060 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $69,840 |
| Albany, NY | $59,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 4. Oregon | $83,690 |
| 5. Washington | $79,460 |
| 6. Illinois | $79,190 |
| 7. New York | $76,820 |
| 8. Nevada | $76,490 |
| 9. Wisconsin | $73,470 |
| 10. Alaska | $71,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $36.93 ($76,820 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $76,820 against $58,940 nationally, 30% more.
Where does New York rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
New York ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $93,220 a year.
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.