Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Connecticut
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut earn a median of $64,750 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,780
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,520; the top 10% earn over $70,710. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Bailiffs$111,890 median in Connecticut
- Security Guards$39,920 median in Connecticut
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82,170 median in Connecticut
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$89,160 median in Connecticut
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55,990 median in Connecticut
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$37,480 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Connecticut
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Connecticut?
The median is $64,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,520 and the top 10% earn over $70,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+10% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.