How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Seattle?
$81,550a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $39.21 an hour or $6,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.21
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,600Median: $81,550Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,600 | $33.94 | |
| 25th | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| Median | $81,550 | $39.21 | |
| 75th | $95,430 | $45.88 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.54 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Portland, OR | $84,640 |
| Bellingham, WA | $83,030 |
| Olympia, WA | $81,550 |
| Kennewick, WA | $79,460 |
| Spokane, WA | $79,460 |
| Bremerton, WA | $77,480 |
| Yakima, WA | $76,070 |
| Lewiston, ID | $48,000 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $39.21 ($81,550 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $81,550 against $58,940 nationally, 38% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $79,460, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
23 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,000 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.