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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$47,490
- Jonesboro$46,080
- Little Rock$43,250
- Fort Smith$35,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $47,490 | $46,710 | $45,100 | $39,068 | 91 |
| Jonesboro | $46,080 | $43,370 | $43,100 | $37,988 | 86 |
| Little Rock | $43,250 | $41,960 | $39,760 | $35,818 | 89 |
| Fort Smith | $35,120 | $33,790 | $33,790 | $29,587 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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