U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention officer salary

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Average U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention officer salary

$44,118yearly

$19.27 hourly rate

Entry-level U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention officer salary

$32,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pay detention officers?

The average salary for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention officers is $44,118 per year. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention officer salaries range between $32,000 to $59,000 per year. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention officers earn 10% more than the national average salary for detention officers of $40,087.

Location impacts how much a detention officer at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can expect to make. Detention officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement make the most in Seattle, WA, New York, NY, and Chicago, IL.

How much does U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pay detention officers by location?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pays detention officers the most in Seattle, WA, New York, NY, and Chicago, IL. Additionally, cities like Laguna Niguel and San Juan also report highly competitive salaries for detention officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Detention officer U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$57,095	$27.45
2	New York, NY	$56,942	$27.38
3	Chicago, IL	$55,357	$26.61
4	Laguna Niguel, CA	$52,694	$25.33
5	San Juan, PR	$50,784	$24.42
6	Baltimore, MD	$49,323	$23.71
7	Centennial, CO	$49,192	$23.65
8	Philadelphia, PA	$48,561	$23.35
9	Williston, VT	$48,531	$23.33
10	Chandler, AZ	$46,275	$22.25

Highest-paid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention officers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Juvenile Detention Officer	$58,725	$28	-
2	Detention Enforcement Officer	$56,967	$27	-
3	Deputy Jailer	$56,053	$27	-
4	Detention Deputy	$55,618	$27	-
5	Corrections Deputy	$53,795	$26	-
6	Custodial Officer	$50,934	$24	-
7	Prison Guard	$49,117	$24	-
8	Jailer	$45,018	$22	-
9	Jail Officer	$44,671	$21	-
10	Detention Sergeant	$43,569	$21	-

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Detention officer salary at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	U.S. Department of State	$50,701	$24	-
2	U.S. Office of Personnel Management	$50,623	$24	-
3	U.S. Secret Service	$47,867	$23	3
4	United States Department of Justice	$46,898	$23	-
5	Federal Bureau of Investigation	$44,992	$22	-
6	U.S. Customs and Border Protection	$44,809	$22	3217
7	Homeland Security	$44,583	$21	-
8	Federal Law Enforcement Training Center	$41,581	$20	-
9	USPS OIG	$41,345	$20	-
10	Drug Enforcement Administration	$40,574	$20	-
11	Bergen County Prosecutor's Office	$40,439	$19	-
12	Mississippi Gaming Commission	$40,202	$19	-
13	ATF	$40,043	$19	-
14	Us Marshals Service	$38,136	$18	-
15	Career Connections	$35,080	$17	1

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