Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Florida
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Florida earn a median of $49,710 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 24,280
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $80,500. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Florida
Similar jobs in Florida
- Bailiffs$59,000 median in Florida
- Security Guards$35,900 median in Florida
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,470 median in Florida
- Transit and Railroad Police$69,810 median in Florida
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$55,620 median in Florida
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,140 median in Florida
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Florida
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Florida?
The median is $49,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $80,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 49 (−16% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.