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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$55,660
- Charlottesville$54,300
- Winchester$54,160
- Virginia Beach$53,390
- Roanoke$52,530
- Blacksburg$52,230
- Harrisonburg$51,500
- Staunton$49,470
- Lynchburg$47,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $55,660 | $51,660 | $47,200 | $44,516 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $54,300 | $52,700 | $48,430 | $43,502 | 99 |
| Winchester | $54,160 | $54,390 | $49,480 | $43,397 | 96 |
| Virginia Beach | $53,390 | $49,900 | $47,630 | $42,823 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $52,530 | $50,070 | $47,990 | $42,181 | 94 |
| Blacksburg | $52,230 | $50,170 | $50,170 | $41,958 | 93 |
| Harrisonburg | $51,500 | $50,950 | $47,670 | $41,413 | 95 |
| Staunton | $49,470 | $47,850 | $47,850 | $39,899 | 91 |
| Lynchburg | $47,900 | $49,290 | $47,690 | $38,728 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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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