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Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$96,370
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.6% vs 2024
$92,410
Mean Salary
$96,370
Median Salary
$46.33
Hourly Rate
37,860 people work as Correctional Officers and Jailers in California
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Correctional Officers and Jailers in California earn a median salary of $96,370 per year ($8,030/month).
This is 61.8% above the national average of $59,549.
California ranks #1 out of 49 states for Correctional Officers and Jailers pay.
Approximately 37,860 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Monitoring
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.14
English Language
4.01
Law and Government
3.78
Customer and Personal Service
3.52
Administration and Management
3.51
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(92.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Correctional Officers and Jailers in California
Salaries for Correctional Officers and Jailers in California range from $63,380 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $114,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $76,370 and $109,580.
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make in California?
The median annual salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in California is $96,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $92,410.
What is the salary range for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in California?
Salaries for Correctional Officers and Jailers in California range from $63,380 at the 10th percentile to $114,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $76,370 and $109,580.
What is the starting salary for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in California?
Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers positions in California typically start around $63,380 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $76,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Correctional Officers and Jailers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 37,860 people are employed as Correctional Officers and Jailers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in California is approximately $46.33 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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