Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$57,970
↑ 48.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Correctional Officers and Jailers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Correctional Officers and Jailers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 48.7% since 2011 ($38,990 → $57,970)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $57,970
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,970 | +8.8% |
| 2023 | $53,300 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $49,610 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $47,920 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | $47,410 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $45,180 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $44,330 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | $43,540 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | $42,820 | +5.7% |
| 2015 | $40,530 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $39,780 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | $39,550 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $39,040 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | $38,990 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.