Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Pennsylvania
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,460 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 15,560
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,840; the top 10% earn over $85,630. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Bailiffs$47,600 median in Pennsylvania
- Security Guards$37,050 median in Pennsylvania
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85,470 median in Pennsylvania
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$94,600 median in Pennsylvania
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,510 median in Pennsylvania
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$34,320 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $63,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,840 and the top 10% earn over $85,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 49 (+8% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.