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Correctional supervisor salary

Average correctional supervisor salary

$39,968

$19.22 hourly rate

Entry-level correctional supervisor salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Correctional Supervisor Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Correctional Supervisor is approximately $39,968 per year. This figure can fluctuate based on various factors like geographic location, years of experience, and the specific duties undertaken in the role. For instance, supervisors in states such as California and New York tend to earn higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals in corrections.

Correctional Supervisors are responsible for maintaining order and security in correctional facilities. They oversee the daily activities of inmates, manage staff, and ensure compliance with regulations. With experience and advanced qualifications, many can progress to higher-paying positions or specialized roles in corrections.

Salary Overview by State

Understanding salary variations by state can help job seekers make informed decisions. States like California and Texas often provide competitive compensation compared to others. Additionally, individuals with specialized skills or certifications may command higher salaries within the field.

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Where can a Correctional Supervisor earn more?

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Washington State University$64,579
Aramark$34,683

Correctional supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a correctional supervisor typically falls between $39,968 and $95,417.
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$39,968yearly
glassdoor[1]
$55,000yearly
comparably[2]
$73,442yearly
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$95,417yearly

Average correctional supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for correctional supervisors are Maine, New York, and New Jersey. The lowest average correctional supervisor salary states are Georgia, Louisiana, and Oregon.

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Highest paying states for correctional supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$58,291$28.02
2Maine$60,609$29.14
3New Jersey$58,191$27.98
4Texas$49,798$23.94
5Hawaii$48,263$23.20
6Washington$54,226$26.07
7North Dakota$46,894$22.55
8Iowa$46,502$22.36
9New Mexico$49,436$23.77
10Kansas$46,039$22.13
11West Virginia$38,212$18.37
12Illinois$47,519$22.85
13Alaska$52,189$25.09
14Mississippi$46,543$22.38
15Utah$45,737$21.99
16Kentucky$36,149$17.38
17Arizona$37,723$18.14
18Michigan$36,460$17.53
19Nebraska$36,023$17.32
20Connecticut$37,995$18.27
21Tennessee$33,260$15.99
22Nevada$33,413$16.06
23Virginia$37,202$17.89
24Idaho$37,971$18.26
25Colorado$35,505$17.07
26Ohio$32,441$15.60
27Rhode Island$38,088$18.31
28North Carolina$34,163$16.42
29Pennsylvania$35,216$16.93
30South Dakota$36,024$17.32
31New Hampshire$36,664$17.63
32Massachusetts$37,392$17.98
33Missouri$35,621$17.13
34California$36,314$17.46
35Indiana$31,247$15.02
36Arkansas$33,424$16.07
37Montana$36,284$17.44
38Delaware$36,503$17.55
39Florida$31,578$15.18
40South Carolina$31,957$15.36
41District of Columbia$34,688$16.68
42Vermont$35,065$16.86
43Wisconsin$31,959$15.36
44Maryland$35,093$16.87
45Georgia$31,168$14.98
46Oklahoma$31,336$15.07
47Louisiana$31,160$14.98
48Oregon$30,560$14.69
49Minnesota$29,971$14.41
50Wyoming$28,765$13.83
51Alabama$29,405$14.14

Highest paying cities for correctional supervisors

The highest-paying cities for correctional supervisors are Olympia, WA, Urban Honolulu, HI, and East Saint Louis, IL.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Olympia, WA$54,607$26.25
2Urban Honolulu, HI$48,237$23.19
3East Saint Louis, IL$46,188$22.21
4Omaha, NE$36,078$17.35
5Bowling Green, KY$35,784$17.20
6Chester, PA$35,564$17.10
7Denver, CO$35,505$17.07
8Homestead, FL$32,323$15.54
9Indianapolis, IN$31,118$14.96
10Saint Paul, MN$29,992$14.42

Correctional supervisor salary details

A correctional supervisor's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average correctional supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a correctional supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$55,000$4,583$26
75th Percentile$47,000$3,917$23
Average$39,968$3,331$19
25th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying correctional supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of correctional supervisors are correctional officer chief, supervisor, and prison guard supervisor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Supervisor$53,902$4,492$25.91224,920
Correctional Sergeant$37,962$3,164$18.2572,839

Top companies hiring correctional supervisors now:

  1. UPS jobs (4)
  2. Ramsey County jobs (4)
  3. Iowa Department of Transportation jobs (3)
  4. US Air Conditioning Distributors jobs (7)
  5. NC.gov jobs (3)

Which companies pay correctional supervisors the most?

Correctional supervisor salaries at Washington State University and TASC are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average correctional supervisor salary at companies like Hennepin County Library and Ramsey County are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Washington State University$64,579$31.05
2TASC$55,799$26.83
3Hennepin County Library$45,527$21.89
4Ramsey County$43,640$20.98
5State Of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission$42,675$20.52
6Iowa Department of Transportation$40,272$19.36
7NC.gov$39,153$18.82
8Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania$39,139$18.82
9My Florida Regional Mls$38,129$18.33
10Florida Dept. of Health$37,954$18.25
11Alaska State Library$37,875$18.21
12State Of Florida$37,253$17.91
13Florida Department of Transportation$36,231$17.42
14Aramark$34,683$16.67

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Correctional supervisor salary trends

The average correctional supervisor salary has risen by $3,858 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average correctional supervisor earned $36,110 annually, but today, they earn $39,968 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for correctional supervisors over the last decade.

Compare correctional supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average correctional supervisor salary over time

Compare correctional supervisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Correctional supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$40,000$19.22-4.6%
2024$41,800$20.11+0.6%
2023$41,600$19.98+1.3%
2022$41,000$19.72+3.1%
2021$39,700$19.10+1.4%

Recently added correctional supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
State of North CarolinaCorrectional Programs Supervisor Avery Mitchell Correctional InsitutionBoone, NC06/28/2025$37,782
State of WashingtonCommunity Corrections Supervisor (Wms02)-Internal-Vancouver EastVancouver, WA06/24/2025$104,268
State of IowaCorrectional SupervisorAnamosa, IA06/19/2025$55,203
State of North CarolinaCorrectional Programs Supervisor-Granville Correctional InstitutionOxford, NC05/28/2025$37,782
State of KansasCorrections Supervisor ILeavenworth, KS05/23/2025$61,838
State of FloridaCorrectional SentenceTrenton, FL05/22/2025$37,117
State of IllinoisCorrections Supply Supervisor INaperville, IL05/13/2025$62,532
City and County of DenverCorrectional Services Supervisor-Community CorrectionsDenver, CO05/03/2025$58,436
State of North CarolinaCorrectional Programs Supervisor-Marion Correctional InstitutionMarion, NC04/27/2025$37,782
State of FloridaCorrectional Probation SupervisorMiami, FL04/19/2025$59,624

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