Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers

Occupation

$57,950
National Median Salary
$27.86
Median Hourly Wage
382,300
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$41,310
$47,460
$57,950
$75,400
$93,580

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+46.0%
10 Year Change
$39,700
2014 Median
$57,950
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Investigation and Security Services $77,380 —
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services $77,380 —
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $74,190 13,960
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $58,420 364,820
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $58,090 189,260

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Detailed Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Bailiffs $57,050
Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,970

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Investigation and Security Services Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Hospitals Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals Administrative and Support Services Facilities Support Services Other Residential Care Facilities Nursing and Residential Care Facilities