First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,810 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of correctional officers in Cincinnati earn between $61,490 and $79,280.
- $57K10th
- $61K25th
- $74KMedian
- $79K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,560 | $6,213 | $35.85 |
| Median | $74,110 | $6,176 | $35.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,490 | $5,124 | $29.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,280 | $6,607 | $38.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of correctional officers in Cincinnati earn 5% less than the Ohio average ($78,400) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($84,380). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $77,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $74,560 | $74,110 | $56,530 | $102,810 | 160 |
| Ohio | $78,400 | $77,570 | $51,770 | $102,810 | 600 |
| 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 Cincinnati
On the average salary of $74,560, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $58,333 a year, or $4,861 a month and $2,244 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $59,076 | $4,923 |
| Working in KY | $58,791 | $4,899 |
| Working in OH | $58,333 | $4,861 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for first-line supervisors of correctional officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $74,560 buys what about $78,180 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 3rd of 3 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cleveland pays the most ($83,480).
All First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salaries in Ohio
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 Cincinnati: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make an hour in Cincinnati?
$35.85 an hour on average, and $35.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of correctional officers take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $58,333 a year ($4,861 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,560. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of correctional officers earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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