What is the salary of a County Jail - Detention Officer? In the United States, a County Jail - Detention Officer earns an average salary of $43,684. The salary range for a County Jail - Detention Officer is usually between $28,693 and $48,385 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $52,152. The highest County Jail - Detention Officer salary in the United States was $78,336. The average hourly pay for a County Jail - Detention Officer is $21.00.
Employer paying the highest salary for a County Jail - Detention Officer job is Denton County (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Denton County, TX | $39,586 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| County Engineer | $108,461 |
| County Administrator | $152,149 |
| County Treasurer | $66,722 |
| County Clerk | $62,261 |
| County Attorney | $94,848 |
| County Commissioner | $43,260 |
| County Sheriff | $85,248 |
| County Surveyor | $93,923 |
| County Assessor | $78,430 |
| County Auditor | $80,144 |
