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

$48,450a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Valdosta, GA metro area. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,038 a month.

Hourly
$23.29
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
205 of 281
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,970Median: $48,450Highest 10%: $55,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,970$17.29
25th$44,250$21.27
Median$48,450$23.29
75th$53,390$25.67
90th$55,650$26.75

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Albany, GA$54,010
Augusta, GA$53,390
Brunswick, GA$49,590
Chattanooga, TN$49,430
Atlanta, GA$49,380
Macon, GA$48,810
Gainesville, GA$48,730
Savannah, GA$48,450
Athens, GA$47,900
Hinesville, GA$47,800
Dalton, GA$47,440
Warner Robins, GA$46,930
Rome, GA$38,440
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Georgia Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Valdosta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$63,950
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
Detective and Criminal Investigator$55,520
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,960
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$43,640
Firefighter$34,600
Security Guard$32,810
Salaries for every job in Valdosta, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Valdosta, GA metro area is $23.29 ($48,450 a year).

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

No: $48,450 against $58,940 nationally, 18% less.

How does Valdosta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $47,520, so Valdosta pays 2% more.

Where does Valdosta rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

205 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,650 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.