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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in California

Also called: Supervisors of Correctional Officers

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in California earn a median of $131,210 a year, +68% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$131,210
vs. U.S. median
+68% ($77,970)
Rank among states
1 of 49
Jobs in the state
4,550

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $108,830; the top 10% earn over $155,600. Nationally the range is $52,330 to $127,780.

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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in California

How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make in California?

The median is $131,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $108,830 and the top 10% earn over $155,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for first-line supervisors of correctional officers?

On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+68% vs. the national median of $77,970). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses