How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Pittsburgh?
$60,540a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,390Median: $60,540Highest 10%: $85,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 25th | $52,610 | $25.29 | |
| Median | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $85,280 | $41.00 | |
| 90th | $85,280 | $41.00 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Reading, PA | $69,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,200 |
| State College, PA | $66,730 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,460 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,800 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $56,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $51,990 |
| Erie, PA | $51,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $29.11 ($60,540 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $60,540 against $58,940 nationally, 3% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $63,460, so Pittsburgh pays 5% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
90 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,280 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.