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How much does a Correctional Officer make in the United States?
Average base salary
4.3k salaries reported, updated at May 22, 2020
$37,751
per year
The average salary for a correctional officer is $37,751 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Retirement plan
- Military leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Most common benefits for Correctional Officers
- Retirement plan
- Military leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Credit union membership
- Disability insurance
- Professional development assistance
- AD&D insurance
Salary satisfaction
Based on 11,574 ratings
50% of Correctional officers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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