Correctional Officer salary in the United States

How much does a Correctional Officer make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$58,940

Median $58,940
Low $42,760High $93,220

Based on 380,500 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$42,760
25th percentile
$48,640
75th percentile
$75,850
90th percentile
$93,220

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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