Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Colorado
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Colorado earn a median of $62,140 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,290
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,370; the top 10% earn over $87,690. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Colorado
- Bailiffs$63,320 median in Colorado
- Security Guards$45,150 median in Colorado
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$97,350 median in Colorado
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$81,460 median in Colorado
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54,680 median in Colorado
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$44,340 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Colorado
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Colorado?
The median is $62,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,370 and the top 10% earn over $87,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.