First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Iowa

First-line supervisors of correctional officers in Iowa earn the most in Davenport (average $110,500 a year) and the least in Cedar Rapids ($72,710), across the 3 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of correctional officers average at $76,020 and the median at $74,420 for 310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,380.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers average salary by city in Iowa

Davenport$110,500
Des Moines$90,750
Cedar Rapids$72,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Davenport	$110,500	$110,390	$83,990	$82,980	89
Des Moines	$90,750	$90,370	$78,660	$69,836	92
Cedar Rapids	$72,710	$65,200	$57,350	$57,830	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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 33-1011.
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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