First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Wisconsin

First-line supervisors of correctional officers in Wisconsin earn the most in Eau Claire (average $99,880 a year) and the least in Milwaukee ($86,900), across the 4 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of correctional officers average at $92,770 and the median at $96,260 for 800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,380.

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

Eau Claire$99,880
Madison$99,480
Oshkosh$98,760
Milwaukee$86,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Eau Claire	$99,880	$101,550	$96,260	$74,675	93
Madison	$99,480	$100,420	$94,180	$74,418	97
Oshkosh	$98,760	$100,320	$96,260	$73,954	93
Milwaukee	$86,900	$77,310	$77,310	$66,314	97

*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 Wisconsin

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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