How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Syracuse?
$72,060a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $34.64 an hour or $6,005 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.64
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,110Median: $72,060Highest 10%: $80,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,110 | $24.09 | |
| 25th | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| Median | $72,060 | $34.64 | |
| 75th | $72,060 | $34.64 | |
| 90th | $80,340 | $38.63 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| New York, NY | $93,220 |
| Elmira, NY | $76,820 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,820 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,170 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $75,240 |
| Utica, NY | $72,890 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $69,840 |
| Albany, NY | $59,970 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $34.64 ($72,060 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $72,060 against $58,940 nationally, 22% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $76,820, so Syracuse pays 6% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
47 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,340 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.