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

$48,030a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,003 a month.

Hourly
$23.09
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
210 of 281
Jobs in the area
1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,890Median: $48,030Highest 10%: $62,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,890$21.58
25th$47,130$22.66
Median$48,030$23.09
75th$50,490$24.27
90th$62,620$30.11

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
Palm Bay, FL$59,980
Gainesville, FL$50,020
Port St. Lucie, FL$49,380
Lakeland, FL$49,280
Tallahassee, FL$48,170
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 Pensacola

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$77,500
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$75,350
Detective and Criminal Investigator$71,680
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$56,720
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$55,370
Firefighter$45,770
Private Detective and Investigator$45,440
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$44,210
Lifeguard$36,300
Security Guard$34,950
Salaries for every job in Pensacola, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area is $23.09 ($48,030 a year).

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

No: $48,030 against $58,940 nationally, 19% less.

How does Pensacola compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $49,710, so Pensacola pays 3% less.

Where does Pensacola rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

210 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,620 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.