How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in New York?
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $44.82 an hour or $7,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.82
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 14,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| 25th | $73,270 | $35.23 | |
| Median | $93,220 | $44.82 | |
| 75th | $94,750 | $45.55 | |
| 90th | $106,000 | $50.94 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $44.82 ($93,220 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $93,220 against $58,940 nationally, 58% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $76,820, so New York pays 21% more.
Where does New York rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
11 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,000 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.