First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Virginia

First-line supervisors of correctional officers in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $77,500 a year) and the least in Lynchburg ($61,910), across the 5 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of correctional officers average at $72,230 and the median at $64,190 for 2,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,380.

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

Virginia Beach$77,500
Richmond$72,580
Charlottesville$69,480
Staunton$63,490
Lynchburg$61,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$77,500	$80,260	$62,730	$59,709	98
Richmond	$72,580	$67,440	$58,840	$56,531	98
Charlottesville	$69,480	$63,600	$57,210	$54,528	99
Staunton	$63,490	$61,050	$60,750	$50,358	91
Lynchburg	$61,910	$58,620	$57,180	$49,179	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 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 33-1011.
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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