Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay range in Lima
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,200 or more. The middle half of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in Lima earn between $49,270 and $74,340.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,900 | $5,575 | $32.16 |
| Median | $62,150 | $5,179 | $29.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,270 | $4,106 | $23.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,340 | $6,195 | $35.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Lima vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in Lima earn 6% more than the Ohio average ($63,260) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($73,130). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $66,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | $66,900 | $62,150 | $49,270 | $98,200 | 50 |
| Ohio | $63,260 | $61,120 | $46,480 | $79,640 | 3,310 |
| United States | $73,130 | $66,270 | $46,840 | $107,790 | 89,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary after taxes in Lima
On the average salary of $66,900, a single filer in Lima takes home about $53,493 a year, or $4,458 a month and $2,057 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lima's local income tax (1.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Lima a good place for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lima area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.7), so the average $66,900 buys what about $74,608 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lima ($47,170). A typical home costs $192,196, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in other Ohio cities
Lima ranks 2nd of 10 Ohio metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($70,130).
- Columbus$70,130
- Lima$66,900
- Toledo$65,940
- Cincinnati$65,370
- Mansfield$63,690
- Cleveland$63,360
- Akron$62,800
- Dayton$58,390
- Springfield$56,330
- Canton$54,140
All Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,430).
- San Jose, CA$137,430
- San Francisco, CA$125,960
- Sacramento, CA$114,080
- San Luis Obispo, CA$109,960
- Los Angeles, CA$106,940
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary by city
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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Lima: questions
How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make an hour in Lima?
$32.16 an hour on average, and $29.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the probation officers and correctional treatment specialists take-home pay in Lima?
About $53,493 a year ($4,458 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,900. Includes Lima's local income tax (1.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists earn more in Lima than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($73,130).
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 21-1092; area Lima, OH (30620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 Lima's local income tax (1.5%); 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 1.69, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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