Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$42,310

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.34

per hour

Employment

6,770

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-28.2%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, Kentucky pays 28.2% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$47,808

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$29,910

25th

$36,480

Median

$42,310

75th

$50,310

90th

$61,820

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