Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Alaska
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Alaska earn a median of $71,360 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,340; the top 10% earn over $94,930. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Bailiffs$90,600 median in Alaska
- Security Guards$47,480 median in Alaska
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$99,130 median in Alaska
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$98,420 median in Alaska
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$73,500 median in Alaska
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$56,120 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Alaska
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Alaska?
The median is $71,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,340 and the top 10% earn over $94,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 49 (+21% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.