How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Topeka?
$59,650a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $28.68 an hour or $4,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.68
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,480Median: $59,650Highest 10%: $76,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 25th | $54,680 | $26.29 | |
| Median | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 75th | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| 90th | $76,240 | $36.65 |
Other cities in Kansas
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Wichita, KS | $56,270 |
| Kansas City, MO | $51,390 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,620 |
| Manhattan, KS | $37,000 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,200 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Topeka?
The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $28.68 ($59,650 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Topeka than the national average?
Yes: $59,650 against $58,940 nationally, 1% more.
How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?
The median in Kansas is $56,120, so Topeka pays 6% more.
Where does Topeka rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
95 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Topeka?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,240 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.