What is the salary of a Detention Counselor? In the United States, a Detention Counselor earns an average salary of $56,311. The salary range for a Detention Counselor is usually between $52,487 and $64,473 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $72,084. The highest Detention Counselor salary in the United States was $75,544. The average hourly pay for a Detention Counselor is $27.07.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Detention Counselor salary are Texas, with an average salary of $57,542, followed by Virginia, with an average salary of $59,010, and Oklahoma, with an average salary of $29,970. Employer paying the highest salary for a Detention Counselor job is Tulsa County (OK).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Tulsa County, OK | $13,280 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Detention Officer | $59,956 |
| Detention Sergeant | $82,972 |
| Detention Lieutenant | $99,820 |
| Detention Captain | $117,728 |
| Detention Corporal | $75,404 |
| Detention Supervisor | $75,772 |
| Detention Deputy | $68,763 |
| Detention | $53,072 |
| Detention Officer Part Time | $17,972 |
| Detention Shift Supervisor | $68,735 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Detention Counselor and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $32 | 9 |
| Ohio | $16,232 | 4 |
| Oklahoma | $29,970 | 10 |
| Texas | $57,542 | 1 |
| Virginia | $59,010 | 51 |