What is the salary of a Correction Officer/Jail? In the United States, a Correction Officer/Jail earns an average salary of $54,146. The salary range for a Correction Officer/Jail is usually between $41,780 and $64,745 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $82,817. The highest Correction Officer/Jail salary in the United States was $112,001. The average hourly pay for a Correction Officer/Jail is $26.03.
Employers paying the highest salary for a Correction Officer/Jail job are Lucas County (OH) and Seneca County (OH).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Lucas County, OH | $55,064 |
| Seneca County, OH | $45,182 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Corrections | $66,700 |
| Corrections Officer | $62,488 |
| Correctional Sergeant | $92,278 |
| Corrections Sergeant | $72,800 |
| Corrections Lieutenant | $71,761 |
| Correctional Lieutenant | $108,300 |
| Correction Officer | $73,148 |
| Corrections Captain | $75,355 |
| Corrections Corporal | $62,400 |
| Correctional Captain | $73,166 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Correction Officer/Jail and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $54,998 | 151 |
| Virginia | $2,441 | 1 |
