Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Arkansas
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arkansas earn a median of $40,330 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,460
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $49,360. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Bailiffs$45,090 median in Arkansas
- Security Guards$35,770 median in Arkansas
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$47,670 median in Arkansas
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$49,590 median in Arkansas
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54,000 median in Arkansas
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$31,270 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Arkansas
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Arkansas?
The median is $40,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $49,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 49 (−32% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.