The salary statistics and trend of correctional officers and jailers in the industry of federal government, including usps are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare correctional officer and jailer salaries in different industries within the federal, state, and local government sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,660 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $66,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for correctional officers and jailers in the industry of federal government, including usps. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) correctional officers and jailers is $66,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,660. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent correctional officers and jailers is $43,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of correctional officers and jailers in the industry of Federal government, including USPS from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,660 | 1.69% | 2.41% |
| 2016 | $54,720 | 1.17% | - |
| 2015 | $54,080 | -0.74% | - |
| 2014 | $54,480 | 0.62% | - |
| 2013 | $54,140 | -0.33% | - |
| 2012 | $54,320 | - | - |
The average salaries of correctional officers and jailers in eight industries within the federal, state, and local government sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of correctional officers and jailers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.