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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.
Correctional Officer Salary. A Correctional Officer earns an average salary of $36,149 per year. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this career. Skills that are associated with high pay for this job are Safety Compliance and Transport.