Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Virginia
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Virginia earn a median of $50,140 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,270
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,320; the top 10% earn over $70,570. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Bailiffs$62,290 median in Virginia
- Security Guards$43,640 median in Virginia
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,870 median in Virginia
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$64,190 median in Virginia
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60,790 median in Virginia
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$35,230 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Virginia
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Virginia?
The median is $50,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,320 and the top 10% earn over $70,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 49 (−15% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.