Correctional Officers and Jailers pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,140 or more. The middle half of correctional officers and jailers in Madison earn between $70,010 and $86,490.
- $54K10th
- $70K25th
- $76KMedian
- $86K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,320 | $6,360 | $36.69 |
| Median | $76,250 | $6,354 | $36.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,010 | $5,834 | $33.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,490 | $7,208 | $41.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Correctional officers and jailers in Madison earn 4% more than the Wisconsin average ($73,690) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $58,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $76,320 | $76,250 | $53,520 | $92,140 | 610 |
| Wisconsin | $73,690 | $73,470 | $56,540 | $92,140 | 7,360 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $76,320, a single filer in Madison takes home about $59,499 a year, or $4,958 a month and $2,288 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for correctional officers and jailers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $76,320 buys what about $78,448 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other Wisconsin cities
Madison ranks 2nd of 8 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Oshkosh pays the most ($81,300).
- Oshkosh$81,300
- Madison$76,320
- Eau Claire$74,020
- Green Bay$73,810
- Milwaukee$69,280
- Appleton$66,860
- La Crosse$59,800
- Janesville$55,890
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 Madison: questions
How much do correctional officers and jailers make an hour in Madison?
$36.69 an hour on average, and $36.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level correctional officers and jailers salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the correctional officers and jailers take-home pay in Madison?
About $59,499 a year ($4,958 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,320.
Do correctional officers and jailers earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Madison, WI (31540). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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