Advertisement
Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in New York
- New York$85,240
- Elmira$75,050
- Rochester$75,040
- Kiryas Joel$74,140
- Buffalo$73,160
- Utica$71,330
- Glens Falls$70,210
- Syracuse$67,040
- Albany$65,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $85,240 | $93,220 | $73,270 | $64,713 | 113 |
| Elmira | $75,050 | $76,820 | $72,140 | $58,105 | 94 |
| Rochester | $75,040 | $76,820 | $71,390 | $58,098 | 97 |
| Kiryas Joel | $74,140 | $75,240 | $66,230 | $57,515 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $73,160 | $76,170 | $72,890 | $56,879 | 96 |
| Utica | $71,330 | $72,890 | $66,230 | $55,692 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $70,210 | $69,840 | $61,790 | $54,966 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $67,040 | $72,060 | $61,340 | $52,910 | 96 |
| Albany | $65,100 | $59,970 | $56,450 | $51,512 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other states
More about pay in New York
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.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.