Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in North Carolina
Correctional Officers and Jailers in North Carolina earn a median of $50,550 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,900
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,850; the top 10% earn over $63,150. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Bailiffs$56,100 median in North Carolina
- Security Guards$35,010 median in North Carolina
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,300 median in North Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$67,270 median in North Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57,390 median in North Carolina
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$43,740 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in North Carolina
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in North Carolina?
The median is $50,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,850 and the top 10% earn over $63,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 49 (−14% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.