Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Kentucky
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Kentucky earn a median of $42,310 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,770
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,910; the top 10% earn over $61,820. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Bailiffs$30,760 median in Kentucky
- Security Guards$35,420 median in Kentucky
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,490 median in Kentucky
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$62,780 median in Kentucky
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50,260 median in Kentucky
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$46,580 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Kentucky
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Kentucky?
The median is $42,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,910 and the top 10% earn over $61,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 49 (−28% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.