Correctional Officers and Jailers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,980 or more. The middle half of correctional officers and jailers in Richmond earn between $47,200 and $60,490.
- $46K10th
- $47K25th
- $52KMedian
- $60K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,660 | $4,638 | $26.76 |
| Median | $51,660 | $4,305 | $24.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,200 | $3,933 | $22.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,490 | $5,041 | $29.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Correctional officers and jailers in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($54,450) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $58,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $55,660 | $51,660 | $46,320 | $74,980 | 1,930 |
| Virginia | $54,450 | $50,140 | $46,320 | $70,570 | 11,270 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $55,660, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $44,516 a year, or $3,710 a month and $1,712 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for correctional officers and jailers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $55,660 buys what about $56,878 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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
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 Richmond: questions
How much do correctional officers and jailers make an hour in Richmond?
$26.76 an hour on average, and $24.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level correctional officers and jailers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the correctional officers and jailers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $44,516 a year ($3,710 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,660.
Do correctional officers and jailers earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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