Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Georgia

Median Salary

$47,520

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.84

per hour

Employment

10,640

in Georgia

vs. National Avg

-19.4%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, Georgia pays 19.4% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$50,878

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

93.4

7% below national avg

Rent/Income

36%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Georgia

10th

$36,820

25th

$43,290

Median

$47,520

75th

$53,390

90th

$58,430

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).