Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Delaware
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Delaware earn a median of $65,880 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,520; the top 10% earn over $79,260. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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- Security Guards$36,360 median in Delaware
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$92,970 median in Delaware
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$84,760 median in Delaware
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- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$39,520 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$53,140 median in Delaware
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Delaware
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Delaware?
The median is $65,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,520 and the top 10% earn over $79,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (+12% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.