Correctional Officer / Jailer Salary

Updated: 27 May 2012

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$20K	$40K	$60K
Salary	$23,990 - $57,756
Bonus	$0.00 - $4,818
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$22,306 - $55,884
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 27 May 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 805

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Job Listings for Correctional Officer / Jailer Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Dec 28	Correctional Officer: Jailer	911hotjobs	Texas
	or deferred adjudication within the past 10 years. Ability to become certified jailer within 6 months required. May work varying shifts To Apply Please click... Indeed
Jan 03	Correctional Officer: Jailer	Williamson County	Georgetown, Texas
	rules, regulations and cleanliness in county correctional facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Maintain security... to become certified jailer within 6 months required... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Correctional Officer / Jailer Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Texas Department of Criminal Justice	$24,570 - $37,985
Florida Department of Corrections	$22,257 - $84,353
Federal Bureau of Prisons	$19,915 - $68,022
Dept. of Corrections	$29,144 - $40,800
State of California (CA)	$49,500 - $76,800

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Prison / Secure Correctional Facility	$24,838 - $56,962
Law Enforcement	$24,990 - $61,779
Security	$22,994 - $57,288
Government	$25,620 - $61,996
Security Guard Services	$20,804 - $46,249

Key Statistics for Correctional Officer / Jailer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 26%			Male 74%
Salary:	$27,121 - $38,673			$30,246 - $48,094

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

10%

1-4 years

45%

5-9 years

22%

10-19 years

18%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$24,627 - $53,363
Associate's Degree	$27,126 - $57,088
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Criminal Justice	$24,085 - $73,974
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice	$31,653 - $38,150
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology	Not enough data

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	Medical: 89%		Dental: 72%
	Vision: 58%		None: 10%

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