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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in South Bend?

$56,390a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $27.11 an hour or $4,699 a month.

Hourly
$27.11
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
123 of 281
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,260Median: $56,390Highest 10%: $57,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,260$21.28
25th$44,260$21.28
Median$56,390$27.11
75th$56,390$27.11
90th$57,430$27.61

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Chicago, IL$84,550
Bloomington, IN$59,380
Fort Wayne, IN$57,700
Evansville, IN$56,330
Cincinnati, OH$55,460
Terre Haute, IN$53,670
Lafayette, IN$49,910
Indianapolis, IN$48,340
Louisville, KY$45,330
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Indiana Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$82,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,070
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,600
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Firefighter$56,450
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$52,990
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,130
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,010
Security Guard$36,090
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $27.11 ($56,390 a year).

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

No: $56,390 against $58,940 nationally, 4% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,340, so South Bend pays 17% more.

Where does South Bend rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

123 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,430 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.