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

$89,730a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $43.14 an hour or $7,478 a month.

Hourly: $43.14
Vs. national median: +52%
Rank among cities: 13 of 281
Jobs in the area: 1,920

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $52,190Median: $89,730Highest 10%: $112,800

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$52,190	$25.09
25th	$67,240	$32.33
Median	$89,730	$43.14
75th	$109,400	$52.58
90th	$112,800	$54.23

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

San Jose, CA	$132,700
Salinas, CA	$109,600
Bakersfield, CA	$107,200
San Luis Obispo, CA	$107,200
Stockton, CA	$107,200
San Francisco, CA	$99,880
Santa Maria, CA	$94,740
Riverside, CA	$94,730
Fresno, CA	$94,010
Santa Cruz, CA	$80,950
Los Angeles, CA	$78,770
Merced, CA	$78,370
Redding, CA	$57,960

Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in California Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Sacramento

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$163,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$160,500
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$135,000
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$111,500
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$109,500
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$107,700
Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist	$107,300
Firefighter	$94,080
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$84,680
Transportation Security Screener	$69,990

Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $43.14 ($89,730 a year).

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

Yes: $89,730 against $58,940 nationally, 52% more.

How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $96,370, so Sacramento pays 7% less.

Where does Sacramento rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

13 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,800 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.