Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in United States
The median correctional officers and jailers salary is $58,940 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 8.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary FAQs
What is the average Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in United States?
The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in United States is $58,940 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of correctional officers and jailerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Correctional Officers and Jailers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $42,760 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $93,220 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $58,940.
Do Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $96,370, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Correctional Officers and Jailers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.