Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Wisconsin
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Wisconsin earn a median of $73,470 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,360
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,540; the top 10% earn over $92,140. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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- Bailiffs$39,080 median in Wisconsin
- Security Guards$37,440 median in Wisconsin
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,090 median in Wisconsin
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$96,260 median in Wisconsin
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55,270 median in Wisconsin
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$57,620 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Wisconsin
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $73,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,540 and the top 10% earn over $92,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+25% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.