How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Springfield?
$60,590a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,400Median: $60,590Highest 10%: $98,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,400 | $22.79 | |
| 25th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| Median | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $78,300 | $37.64 | |
| 90th | $98,120 | $47.17 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Chicago, IL | $84,550 |
| Peoria, IL | $64,540 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,390 |
| Rockford, IL | $56,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $55,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,980 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,170 |
| Paducah, KY | $39,120 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $110,100 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $88,790 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $82,740 |
| Firefighter | $65,330 |
| Security Guard | $42,240 |
| Lifeguard | $31,250 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $29.13 ($60,590 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $60,590 against $58,940 nationally, 3% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,190, so Springfield pays 23% less.
Where does Springfield rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
89 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,120 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.