Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Idaho
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Idaho earn a median of $53,580 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,430; the top 10% earn over $74,720. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Bailiffs$50,350 median in Idaho
- Security Guards$38,300 median in Idaho
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66,990 median in Idaho
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$79,330 median in Idaho
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$49,300 median in Idaho
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$46,580 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Idaho
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Idaho?
The median is $53,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,430 and the top 10% earn over $74,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 49 (−9% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.