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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in West Virginia
- Wheeling$59,610
- Beckley$56,070
- Huntington$52,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $59,610 | $59,240 | $51,140 | $48,227 | 88 |
| Beckley | $56,070 | $53,140 | $50,390 | $45,532 | 88 |
| Huntington | $52,470 | $50,390 | $42,920 | $42,791 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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More about pay in West Virginia
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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