Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Indiana
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Indiana earn a median of $48,340 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,060
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,670; the top 10% earn over $61,840. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Indiana
- Bailiffs$43,000 median in Indiana
- Security Guards$36,490 median in Indiana
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,370 median in Indiana
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$61,460 median in Indiana
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61,520 median in Indiana
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$47,930 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Indiana
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Indiana?
The median is $48,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,670 and the top 10% earn over $61,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.