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

$47,850a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,988 a month.

Hourly
$23.00
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
214 of 281
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,090Median: $47,850Highest 10%: $55,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,090$20.24
25th$47,850$23.00
Median$47,850$23.00
75th$55,040$26.46
90th$55,730$26.79

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Washington, DC$70,570
Winchester, VA$54,390
Charlottesville, VA$52,700
Richmond, VA$51,660
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
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Virginia Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Staunton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$61,050
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$56,640
Firefighter$49,410
Security Guard$41,950
Salaries for every job in Staunton, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area is $23.00 ($47,850 a year).

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

No: $47,850 against $58,940 nationally, 19% less.

How does Staunton compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $50,140, so Staunton pays 5% less.

Where does Staunton rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

214 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,730 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.