How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Richmond?
$51,660a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $24.84 an hour or $4,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.84
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,320Median: $51,660Highest 10%: $74,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 25th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| Median | $51,660 | $24.84 | |
| 75th | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 90th | $74,980 | $36.05 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Washington, DC | $70,570 |
| Winchester, VA | $54,390 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $52,700 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $50,950 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $50,170 |
| Roanoke, VA | $50,070 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $49,900 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,290 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,440 |
| Staunton, VA | $47,850 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $24.84 ($51,660 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $51,660 against $58,940 nationally, 12% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $50,140, so Richmond pays 3% more.
Where does Richmond rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
164 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,980 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.