What is the salary of a Detention Officer I? In the United States, a Detention Officer I earns an average salary of $26,073. The salary range for a Detention Officer I is usually between $12,019 and $60,201 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $70,865. The highest Detention Officer I salary in the United States was $73,786. The average hourly pay for a Detention Officer I is $12.54.
Employer paying the highest salary for a Detention Officer I job is Denton County (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Denton County, TX | $36,043 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Detention Officer | $52,479 |
| Detention Sergeant | $70,741 |
| Detention Lieutenant | $89,313 |
| Detention Supervisor | $70,275 |
| Detention Captain | $99,803 |
| Detention Corporal | $72,710 |
| Detention Deputy | $57,277 |
| Detention | $46,612 |
| Detention Shift Supervisor | $55,476 |
| Detention Officer Part Time | $15,145 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Detention Officer I and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $4,267 | 9 |
| Texas | $36,043 | 16 |
