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Salary Differences by Employment Situation. As of 2011, over half of all correctional officers were employed in state facilities, where they earned an average of $44,230 per year. Those working in local jails earned a little less on average, approximately $42,020 per year.
Top Paying States and Industries for Correctional Officers. States with larger prison populations and more robust economies tend to pay much higher salaries. The following states paid the highest average annual salaries for correctional officers in 2011: New Jersey â $69,310; California â $66,930; New York â $61,140; Massachusetts â $60,700