How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $32.31 an hour or $5,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.31
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 5,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| 25th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $67,200 | $32.31 | |
| 75th | $79,260 | $38.11 | |
| 90th | $94,770 | $45.56 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Reading, PA | $69,400 |
| State College, PA | $66,730 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,460 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,540 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $56,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $51,990 |
| Erie, PA | $51,250 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $32.31 ($67,200 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $67,200 against $58,940 nationally, 14% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $63,460, so Philadelphia pays 6% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
58 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,770 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.