First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in the U.S. is $77,970 ($37.49 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $77,970
- Mean annual wage
- $84,380
- Median hourly wage
- $37.49
- Employment
- 53,380
53,380 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,330 | $25.16 |
| 25th percentile | $59,890 | $28.80 |
| Median (50th) | $77,970 | $37.49 |
| 75th percentile | $103,320 | $49.68 |
| 90th percentile | $127,780 | $61.43 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of correctional officers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $131,210 | 4,550 |
| New Jersey | $117,450 | 1,340 |
| Utah | $110,410 | 340 |
| Nevada | $107,260 | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $105,930 | 460 |
| Illinois | $105,450 | 2,860 |
| New York | $103,320 | 3,380 |
| Oregon | $99,890 | 610 |
| Washington | $98,910 | 1,400 |
| Alaska | $98,420 | 300 |
Lowest-paying states
- Missouri: $46,840 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $49,590 median annual wage
- Florida: $55,620 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $56,100 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $56,470 median annual wage
About this occupation
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
Typical tasks
- Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.
- Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.
- Conduct evaluations of employees' performance.
- Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.
- Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.9% |
| Associate's degree | 16.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.5% |
| Master's degree | 8.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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