Correctional Officers and Jailers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,340 or more. The middle half of correctional officers and jailers in Washington earn between $59,770 and $77,010.
- $55K10th
- $60K25th
- $71KMedian
- $77K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,120 | $5,927 | $34.19 |
| Median | $70,570 | $5,881 | $33.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,770 | $4,981 | $28.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,010 | $6,418 | $37.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Correctional officers and jailers in Washington earn 12% more than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $58,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $71,120 | $70,570 | $54,560 | $97,340 | 3,200 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $71,120, a single filer in Washington takes home about $55,687 a year, or $4,641 a month and $2,142 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $56,495 | $4,708 |
| Working in MD | $55,696 | $4,641 |
| Working in DC | $55,687 | $4,641 |
| Working in VA | $55,588 | $4,632 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for correctional officers and jailers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $71,120 buys what about $65,317 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$62,910
- Baltimore, MD$64,150
- Winchester, VA$54,160
- Harrisonburg, VA$51,500
- Charlottesville, VA$54,300
- Richmond, VA$55,660
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 Washington: questions
How much do correctional officers and jailers make an hour in Washington?
$34.19 an hour on average, and $33.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level correctional officers and jailers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the correctional officers and jailers take-home pay in Washington?
About $55,687 a year ($4,641 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,120.
Do correctional officers and jailers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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