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How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make in Des Moines?

$90,370a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $43.45 an hour or $7,531 a month.

Hourly
$43.45
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
41 of 142
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,120Median: $90,370Highest 10%: $121,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$74,120$35.63
25th$78,660$37.82
Median$90,370$43.45
75th$97,040$46.65
90th$121,000$58.18

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers.

Davenport, IA$110,400
Omaha, NE$90,850
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer salary in Iowa First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$117,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$81,810
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,560
Correctional Officer and Jailer$63,230
Transportation Security Screener$61,590
Firefighter$56,910
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,700
Security Guard$37,550
Lifeguard$26,480
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $43.45 ($90,370 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $90,370 against $77,970 nationally, 16% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $74,420, so Des Moines pays 21% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for first-line supervisors of correctional officer pay?

41 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $74,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,000 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.