What is the salary of a Senior Detention Officer? In the United States, a Senior Detention Officer earns an average salary of $53,831. The salary range for a Senior Detention Officer is usually between $45,064 and $135,559 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $156,489. The highest Senior Detention Officer salary in the United States was $177,775. The average hourly pay for a Senior Detention Officer is $25.88.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Senior Detention Officer salary are California, with an average salary of $135,066, followed by Wyoming, with an average salary of $65,857, and Arizona, with an average salary of $64,416. Employers paying the highest salary for a Senior Detention Officer job are Los Angeles (CA), Yolo County (CA) and City of Aurora (CO).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $135,163 |
| Yolo County, CA | $133,005 |
| City of Aurora, CO | $71,340 |
| Campbell County, WY | $65,857 |
| Yuma County, AZ | $64,415 |
| Fort Bend County, TX | $56,839 |
| Howard County, TX | $52,755 |
| Harris County, TX | $52,350 |
| Hidalgo County, TX | $46,924 |
| City of Frisco, TX | $40,325 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Accountant | $74,962 |
| Senior Planner | $84,249 |
| Senior Project Manager | $101,597 |
| Senior Auditor | $67,277 |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | $46,821 |
| Senior Budget Analyst | $75,831 |
| Senior Systems Analyst | $99,124 |
| Senior Financial Analyst | $77,297 |
| Senior Buyer | $68,277 |
| Senior Programmer Analyst | $89,000 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Senior Detention Officer and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $64,416 | 13 |
| California | $135,066 | 90 |
| Colorado | $51,637 | 7 |
| Indiana | $47,210 | 10 |
| Missouri | $42,294 | 6 |
| Mississippi | $29,189 | 9 |
| Texas | $47,392 | 132 |
| Wyoming | $65,857 | 11 |
