First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,350 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of correctional officers in Boston earn between $95,500 and $114,430.
- $81K10th
- $96K25th
- $106KMedian
- $114K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,550 | $8,712 | $50.26 |
| Median | $105,930 | $8,828 | $50.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,500 | $7,958 | $45.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,430 | $9,536 | $55.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of correctional officers in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($105,620) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($84,380). At the median the gap is +36% against the U.S. median of $77,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $104,550 | $105,930 | $81,230 | $126,350 | 320 |
| Massachusetts | $105,620 | $105,930 | $83,050 | $127,950 | 460 |
| United States | $84,380 | $77,970 | $52,330 | $127,780 | 53,380 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $104,550, a single filer in Boston takes home about $77,473 a year, or $6,456 a month and $2,980 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $82,381 | $6,865 |
| Working in MA | $77,473 | $6,456 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for first-line supervisors of correctional officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $104,550 buys what about $96,568 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in nearby metro areas
- Portland, ME$72,320
- Glens Falls, NY$93,230
- Albany, NY$90,980
- Kiryas Joel, NY$100,140
- New York, NY$123,050
- Utica, NY$94,420
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of correctional officers
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,330).
- Sacramento, CA$139,330
- San Luis Obispo, CA$135,670
- Fresno, CA$132,160
- Riverside, CA$130,630
- San Francisco, CA$127,650
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in Boston: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make an hour in Boston?
$50.26 an hour on average, and $50.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of correctional officers take-home pay in Boston?
About $77,473 a year ($6,456 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,550. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of correctional officers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% more than the U.S. average for this job ($84,380).
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; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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