How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Virginia?
$50,140a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Virginia. That is $24.11 an hour or $4,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.11
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,320Median: $50,140Highest 10%: $70,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 25th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| 75th | $59,030 | $28.38 | |
| 90th | $70,570 | $33.93 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Staunton, VA | $47,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 33. North Dakota | $52,460 |
| 34. Tennessee | $50,940 |
| 35. North Carolina | $50,550 |
| 36. Virginia | $50,140 |
| 37. Florida | $49,710 |
| 38. Montana | $49,180 |
| 39. Indiana | $48,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $24.11 ($50,140 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $50,140 against $58,940 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Virginia rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Virginia ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $70,570 a year.
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.