How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Phoenix?
$57,280a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $27.54 an hour or $4,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.54
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 8,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,310Median: $57,280Highest 10%: $65,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $49,470 | $23.78 | |
| Median | $57,280 | $27.54 | |
| 75th | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 90th | $65,030 | $31.26 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $58,210 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $57,790 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $54,970 |
| Tucson, AZ | $54,970 |
| Yuma, AZ | $50,940 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $47,260 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $27.54 ($57,280 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $57,280 against $58,940 nationally, 3% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $54,970, so Phoenix pays 4% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
117 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,030 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.