What is the salary of a Detention? In the United States, a Detention earns an average salary of $46,612. The salary range for a Detention is usually between $35,636 and $54,909 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $56,765. The highest Detention salary in the United States was $62,477. The average hourly pay for a Detention is $22.41.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Detention salary are Nevada, with an average salary of $71,690, followed by Wyoming, with an average salary of $54,972, and Texas, with an average salary of $43,062. Employers paying the highest salary for a Detention job are Lincoln County (WY), Palo Pinto County (TX) and Kingman County (KS).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Lincoln County, WY | $54,972 |
| Palo Pinto County, TX | $45,405 |
| Kingman County, KS | $32,735 |
| 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 Shift Supervisor | $55,476 |
| Detention Officer Part Time | $15,145 |
| Detention Manager | $77,416 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Detention and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $41,502 | 251 |
| California | $1,659 | 25 |
| Colorado | $2,310 | 1 |
| Indiana | $225 | 1 |
| Kansas | $32,736 | 13 |
| Louisiana | $40,802 | 1 |
| New Mexico | $27,575 | 23 |
| Nevada | $71,690 | 17 |
| Ohio | $29,185 | 1 |
| South Carolina | $1,672 | 4 |
| Tennessee | $24,507 | 38 |
| Texas | $43,062 | 6 |
| Wyoming | $54,972 | 11 |
