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Probation officer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$61,894
Average $61,894
Low $35,645
High $107,471

The average salary for a probation officer is $61,894 per year in the United States. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Probation Officer job openings in United States

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U.S. Probation Officer
Bismarck, ND
$51,419 - $89,508 a year
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Probation Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sacramento Superior Court
 
$250,909per year
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County of Santa Cruz
 
$221,739per year
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County Of El Dorado
 
$206,097per year
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County of Monterey, CA
 
$202,848per year
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Kern County, CA
 
$160,644per year
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County of Santa Clara
 
$151,623per year
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Highest paying cities for Probation Officers near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $98,417 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $80,499 per year
  3. Tampa, FL
    $75,724 per year
  4. Columbus, OH
    $72,019 per year
  5. Richmond, VA
    $60,444 per year

Where can a Probation Officer earn more?

Compare salaries for Probation Officers in different locations
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Senior Probation Officer

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