How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Palm Bay?

$59,980a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area. That is $28.84 an hour or $4,998 a month.

Hourly: $28.84
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 91 of 281
Jobs in the area: 230

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $44,660Median: $59,980Highest 10%: $74,780

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$44,660	$21.47
25th	$59,980	$28.84
Median	$59,980	$28.84
75th	$59,980	$28.84
90th	$74,780	$35.95

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Wildwood, FL	$67,770
Miami, FL	$66,770
North Port, FL	$66,150
Tampa, FL	$65,340
Naples, FL	$64,080
Jacksonville, FL	$61,770
Gainesville, FL	$50,020
Port St. Lucie, FL	$49,380
Lakeland, FL	$49,280
Tallahassee, FL	$48,170
Pensacola, FL	$48,030
Deltona, FL	$47,770
Crestview, FL	$47,130
Ocala, FL	$47,130
Orlando, FL	$47,130
Panama City, FL	$47,130
Punta Gorda, FL	$47,130
Cape Coral, FL	$44,660

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Related jobs in Palm Bay

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$92,050
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$69,680
Transportation Security Screener	$63,610
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$60,520
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$50,060
Firefighter	$43,850
Private Detective and Investigator	$39,260
Security Guard	$35,650
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$34,860

Salaries for every job in Palm Bay, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area is $28.84 ($59,980 a year).

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

Yes: $59,980 against $58,940 nationally, 2% more.

How does Palm Bay compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $49,710, so Palm Bay pays 21% more.

Where does Palm Bay rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

91 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,780 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.