Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in California
Correctional Officers and Jailers in California earn a median of $96,370 a year, +64% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +64% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 37,860
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,380; the top 10% earn over $114,730. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near California
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- Security Guards$43,240 median in California
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$118,880 median in California
- Transit and Railroad Police$109,650 median in California
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$131,210 median in California
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53,960 median in California
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$39,330 median in California (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in California
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in California?
The median is $96,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,380 and the top 10% earn over $114,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+64% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.