How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make in Kentucky?
$62,780a year
Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in Kentucky. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.18
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,280Median: $62,780Highest 10%: $87,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 25th | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| Median | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| 75th | $75,090 | $36.10 | |
| 90th | $87,580 | $42.11 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $74,110 |
| Louisville, KY | $67,840 |
| Lexington, KY | $67,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers.
| 36. North Carolina | $67,270 |
| 37. Virginia | $64,190 |
| 38. New Mexico | $63,380 |
| 39. Kentucky | $62,780 |
| 40. Texas | $62,590 |
| 41. Indiana | $61,460 |
| 42. Louisiana | $58,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $30.18 ($62,780 a year).
Do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $62,780 against $77,970 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for first-line supervisors of correctional officer pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays first-line supervisors of correctional officers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $74,110 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.