Correctional Officers and Jailers pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,200 or more. The middle half of correctional officers and jailers in Paducah earn between $27,290 and $42,310.
- $27K10th
- $27K25th
- $39KMedian
- $42K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,740 | $3,062 | $17.66 |
| Median | $39,120 | $3,260 | $18.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,290 | $2,274 | $13.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,310 | $3,526 | $20.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Correctional officers and jailers in Paducah earn 18% less than the Kentucky average ($44,870) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $58,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $36,740 | $39,120 | $27,290 | $50,200 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $44,870 | $42,310 | $29,910 | $61,820 | 6,770 |
| United States | $63,630 | $58,940 | $42,760 | $93,220 | 380,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary after taxes in Paducah
On the average salary of $36,740, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $29,797 a year, or $2,483 a month and $1,146 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $30,023 | $2,502 |
| Working in KY | $29,797 | $2,483 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for correctional officers and jailers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $36,740 buys what about $42,679 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 5th of 5 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($53,020).
- Lexington$53,020
- Louisville$46,440
- Owensboro$41,770
- Bowling Green$40,240
- Paducah$36,740
Highest-paying cities for correctional officers and jailers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($126,290).
- San Jose, CA$126,290
- San Luis Obispo, CA$102,510
- Salinas, CA$99,160
- San Francisco, CA$97,620
- Bakersfield, CA$96,930
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Paducah: questions
How much do correctional officers and jailers make an hour in Paducah?
$17.66 an hour on average, and $18.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level correctional officers and jailers salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the correctional officers and jailers take-home pay in Paducah?
About $29,797 a year ($2,483 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,740. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do correctional officers and jailers earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
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; area Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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