First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary
The median first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary in the United States is $77,970 per year ($37.49/hour). Salaries range from $52,330 at the entry level to $127,780+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 53,380 first-line supervisors of correctional officers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 2.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$77,970
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.49
per hour
Employment
53,380
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$52,330
25th percentile
$59,890
Median
$77,970
75th percentile
$103,320
90th percentile
$127,780
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-2.8%
Decline
Annual Openings
4,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ Less than 5 years experience
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary by State
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$47K$131K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$131K
+68%
New Jersey
$117K
+51%
Utah
$110K
+42%
Nevada
$107K
+38%
Massachusetts
$106K
+36%
Illinois
$105K
+35%
New York
$103K
+33%
Oregon
$100K
+28%
Washington
$99K
+27%
Alaska
$98K
+26%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $131,210 | +68.3% |
| New Jersey | $117,450 | +50.6% |
| Utah | $110,410 | +41.6% |
| Nevada | $107,260 | +37.6% |
| Massachusetts | $105,930 | +35.9% |
| Illinois | $105,450 | +35.2% |
| New York | $103,320 | +32.5% |
| Oregon | $99,890 | +28.1% |
| Washington | $98,910 | +26.9% |
| Alaska | $98,420 | +26.2% |
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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $135,040 | +73.2% |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $132,490 | +69.9% |
| Fresno, CA | $131,790 | +69.0% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $131,780 | +69.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,630 | +68.8% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,390 | +63.4% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $121,600 | +56.0% |
| Vineland, NJ | $117,450 | +50.6% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $115,210 | +47.8% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $115,130 | +47.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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