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Jailer salary
Average jailer salary
$40,540
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Average jailer salary by state
Highest paying states for jailers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $51,995 | $25.00 |
| 2 | Washington | $50,123 | $24.10 |
| 3 | Ohio | $43,970 | $21.14 |
| 4 | New York | $55,035 | $26.46 |
| 5 | Arizona | $43,562 | $20.94 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $53,484 | $25.71 |
| 7 | Oregon | $51,041 | $24.54 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $50,665 | $24.36 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $59,999 | $28.85 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $46,073 | $22.15 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $45,605 | $21.93 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $50,582 | $24.32 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $49,238 | $23.67 |
| 14 | Iowa | $41,623 | $20.01 |
| 15 | Alaska | $44,452 | $21.37 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $38,526 | $18.52 |
| 17 | Maine | $40,580 | $19.51 |
| 18 | Vermont | $45,722 | $21.98 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $40,232 | $19.34 |
| 20 | Colorado | $43,351 | $20.84 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $42,907 | $20.63 |
| 22 | Maryland | $46,477 | $22.34 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $37,149 | $17.86 |
| 24 | Delaware | $42,267 | $20.32 |
| 25 | Utah | $39,218 | $18.85 |
| 26 | Michigan | $39,029 | $18.76 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $37,191 | $17.88 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $37,208 | $17.89 |
| 29 | Illinois | $42,301 | $20.34 |
| 30 | Montana | $34,987 | $16.82 |
| 31 | Kansas | $37,521 | $18.04 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $34,835 | $16.75 |
| 33 | Alabama | $38,097 | $18.32 |
| 34 | California | $39,616 | $19.05 |
| 35 | Virginia | $36,408 | $17.50 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $35,101 | $16.88 |
| 37 | Indiana | $33,490 | $16.10 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $40,757 | $19.59 |
| 39 | Florida | $35,536 | $17.08 |
| 40 | Georgia | $31,384 | $15.09 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $32,577 | $15.66 |
| 42 | Idaho | $31,194 | $15.00 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $32,643 | $15.69 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $35,224 | $16.93 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $30,650 | $14.74 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $29,960 | $14.40 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $34,143 | $16.41 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $29,410 | $14.14 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $25,524 | $12.27 |
| 50 | Texas | $31,128 | $14.97 |
| 51 | Missouri | $29,692 | $14.28 |
Jailer salary details
A jailer's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a jailer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $40,540 | $3,378 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying jailer jobs
The highest paying types of jailers are house officer, reserve officer, and corporal.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Deputy | $45,103 | $3,759 | $21.68 | 80,964 |
| Correction Officer | $39,369 | $3,281 | $18.93 | 103,383 |
| Detention Officer | $40,087 | $3,341 | $19.27 | 116,529 |
| Corporal | $51,741 | $4,312 | $24.88 | 320 |
| Classification Officer | $41,484 | $3,457 | $19.94 | 80,891 |
| Juvenile Corrections Officer | $42,103 | $3,509 | $20.24 | 99,602 |
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Jailer salary trends
The average jailer salary has risen by $7,200 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average jailer earned $33,340 annually, but today, they earn $40,540 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for jailers over the last decade.
Compare jailer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average jailer salary over time
Compare jailer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Jailer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,500 | $19.49 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $38,600 | $18.57 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $37,900 | $18.22 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $37,200 | $17.90 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $36,600 | $17.60 | +5.3% |
Recently added jailer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Pearland-Texas | Jailer | Pearland, TX | 06/13/2025 | $42,116 |
| Hall County | Jailer | Gainesville, GA | 06/09/2025 | $46,644 |
| Gwinnett County | Jailer | Lawrenceville, GA | 06/01/2025 | $50,725 |
| Gwinnett County (Ga | Jailer | Lawrenceville, GA | 05/28/2025 | $50,725 |
| Aventure Staffing | Jailor | Cherokee, IA | 05/09/2025 | $42,784 |
| Community Counseling Solutions | MHS II/III-Jail Diversion | Hermiston, OR | 05/03/2025 | $55,000 |
| Hall County | Jailer | Gainesville, GA | 04/28/2025 | $46,644 |
| City of Midwest City, Ok | Jailor | Midwest City, OK | 04/25/2025 | $42,867 |
| City of Bartlett, Tn | Jailer | Bartlett, TN | 04/17/2025 | $43,160 |
| Clackamas County, or | Jail | Oregon City, OR | 04/17/2025 | $78,930 |
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