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Deputy jailer salary
Average deputy jailer salary
$48,976
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Average deputy jailer salary by state
Highest paying states for deputy jailers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $61,104 | $29.38 |
| 2 | Washington | $58,374 | $28.06 |
| 3 | New York | $62,146 | $29.88 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $64,559 | $31.04 |
| 5 | Ohio | $52,078 | $25.04 |
| 6 | Arizona | $51,665 | $24.84 |
| 7 | Maryland | $54,915 | $26.40 |
| 8 | Oregon | $59,656 | $28.68 |
| 9 | Colorado | $51,661 | $24.84 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $53,004 | $25.48 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $53,335 | $25.64 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $58,839 | $28.29 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $57,762 | $27.77 |
| 14 | Alaska | $49,706 | $23.90 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $51,258 | $24.64 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $51,670 | $24.84 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $47,107 | $22.65 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $48,381 | $23.26 |
| 19 | Iowa | $48,144 | $23.15 |
| 20 | Utah | $47,081 | $22.64 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $45,010 | $21.64 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $43,994 | $21.15 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $44,821 | $21.55 |
| 24 | Michigan | $44,992 | $21.63 |
| 25 | Illinois | $50,029 | $24.05 |
| 26 | Delaware | $49,458 | $23.78 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $43,851 | $21.08 |
| 28 | Alabama | $46,158 | $22.19 |
| 29 | Virginia | $44,282 | $21.29 |
| 30 | Florida | $45,350 | $21.80 |
| 31 | Montana | $41,763 | $20.08 |
| 32 | California | $45,559 | $21.90 |
| 33 | Kansas | $43,825 | $21.07 |
| 34 | Indiana | $39,765 | $19.12 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $45,750 | $22.00 |
| 36 | Maine | $40,700 | $19.57 |
| 37 | Vermont | $45,674 | $21.96 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $40,583 | $19.51 |
| 39 | Georgia | $37,893 | $18.22 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $41,919 | $20.15 |
| 41 | Idaho | $36,936 | $17.76 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $43,821 | $21.07 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $40,653 | $19.54 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $38,983 | $18.74 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $36,519 | $17.56 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $37,208 | $17.89 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $38,837 | $18.67 |
| 48 | Texas | $38,543 | $18.53 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $30,581 | $14.70 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $35,063 | $16.86 |
| 51 | Missouri | $34,601 | $16.64 |
Deputy jailer salary details
A deputy jailer's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $67,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a deputy jailer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $67,000 | $5,583 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $48,976 | $4,081 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying deputy jailer jobs
The highest paying types of deputy jailers are special agent, detective, and criminal investigator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Agent | $60,916 | $5,076 | $29.29 | 46,232 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | $38,684 | $3,224 | $18.60 | 62,658 |
| Criminal Investigator | $54,520 | $4,543 | $26.21 | 5,131 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | $36,455 | $3,038 | $17.53 | 103,534 |
| Community Services Officer | $38,039 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 181,257 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | $39,219 | $3,268 | $18.86 | 105,817 |
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Deputy jailer salary trends
The average deputy jailer salary has risen by $8,698 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average deputy jailer earned $40,278 annually, but today, they earn $48,976 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for deputy jailers over the last decade.
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Average deputy jailer salary over time
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Deputy jailer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,000 | $23.55 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $46,700 | $22.44 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $45,800 | $22.02 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $45,000 | $21.62 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $44,200 | $21.27 | +5.3% |
Recently added deputy jailer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green County | Male Sworn Jail Deputy, Wppa Union | Monroe, WI | 06/12/2025 | $52,175 |
| Boulder County | Jail Deputy | Boulder, CO | 05/28/2025 | $78,684 |
| Green County | Jail Deputy Male | Monroe, WI | 05/17/2025 | $52,175 |
| Daviess County Detention Center | Deputy Jailer | Owensboro, KY | 05/10/2025 | $37,566 |
| Clackamas County, or | Jail Deputy, Lateral (Experienced Corrections)-Sworn | Oregon City, OR | 04/02/2025 | $78,667 |
| Daviess County Detention Center | Deputy Jailer | Owensboro, KY | 03/16/2025 | $37,566 |
| Green County | Wppa Union Male Sworn Jail Deputy | Monroe, WI | 03/10/2025 | $52,175 |
| Berrien County | Jail Deputy) | Saint Joseph, MI | 02/16/2025 | $58,526 |
| State of Wisconsin | Deputy Jailor | Jefferson, WI | 02/09/2025 | $64,801 |
| Larimer County, Co | Jail Deputy-Certified/Non-Certified | Boone, CO | 02/02/2025 | $73,755 |
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