First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers earn a median $77,970 a year nationally. Protective Service Occupations
U.S. median
$77,970
$37.49 per hour
Range
$52,330 – $127,780
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
53,380
across the U.S.
▲2.2%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in the U.S. rose from $76,310 (May 2024) to $77,970 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What first-line supervisors of correctional officers do
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -2.5% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 3,700
Employment of first-line supervisors of correctional officers is projected to shrink 2.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$63,682
per year · effective tax rate 18.3%
$5,307Monthly
$2,653Twice a month
$2,449Every 2 weeks
$30.62Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,323
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,834
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,131
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$63,682
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $52,330 | $25.16 | $44,227 |
| 25th percentile | $59,890 | $28.79 | $50,302 |
| Median (50th) | $77,970 | $37.49 | $63,682 |
| 75th percentile | $103,320 | $49.67 | $81,516 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $127,780 | $61.43 | $98,604 |
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $131,210 | +3.0% | $91,269 | $108,830 – $155,600 | 4,550 |
| New Jersey | $117,450 | +6.0% | $86,164 | $105,200 – $139,090 | 1,340 |
| Utah | $110,410 | +13.3% | $82,501 | $76,320 – $129,960 | 340 |
| Nevada | $107,260 | +3.9% | $84,287 | $82,930 – $139,150 | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $105,930 | +9.8% | $78,275 | $83,050 – $127,950 | 460 |
| Illinois | $105,450 | −1.0% | $77,939 | $83,990 – $160,790 | 2,860 |
| New York | $103,320 | +6.1% | $76,460 | $79,770 – $126,510 | 3,380 |
| Oregon | $99,890 | −7.6% | $71,192 | $86,090 – $130,380 | 610 |
| Washington | $98,910 | +5.1% | $78,413 | $82,560 – $124,530 | 1,400 |
| Alaska | $98,420 | +3.5% | $78,068 | $82,220 – $131,900 | 300 |
| Hawaii | $97,200 | +3.6% | $71,353 | $82,240 – $113,800 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $96,720 | +5.4% | $71,819 | $75,620 – $119,620 | 750 |
| Wisconsin | $96,260 | +4.2% | $72,828 | $74,070 – $108,240 | 800 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,600 | +2.3% | $72,477 | $63,230 – $119,870 | 1,520 |
| Connecticut | $89,160 | +6.1% | $68,225 | $77,750 – $106,390 | 490 |
| New Hampshire | $85,550 | +6.1% | $69,014 | $63,140 – $101,880 | 150 |
| Delaware | $84,760 | +6.0% | $64,206 | $59,160 – $104,880 | 240 |
| Vermont | $81,700 | +17.8% | $63,374 | $66,460 – $98,160 | 60 |
| Colorado | $81,460 | +9.5% | $63,261 | $70,610 – $118,710 | 810 |
| Nebraska | $80,490 | +1.1% | $62,672 | $60,930 – $105,020 | 340 |
| Alabama | $80,230 | −0.4% | $61,525 | $46,630 – $102,960 | 470 |
| Idaho | $79,330 | +13.8% | $61,542 | $60,110 – $105,680 | 160 |
| Maryland | $79,150 | +1.1% | $61,116 | $67,210 – $117,190 | 2,010 |
| Michigan | $78,150 | +3.6% | $60,738 | $63,690 – $103,330 | 1,020 |
| Ohio | $77,570 | −1.2% | $62,050 | $51,770 – $102,810 | 600 |
| South Dakota | $77,400 | +2.8% | $63,281 | $61,890 – $88,820 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $77,110 | +12.9% | $59,607 | $50,350 – $108,570 | 360 |
| Arizona | $74,840 | −0.7% | $59,818 | $67,570 – $99,490 | 890 |
| Montana | $74,630 | +14.6% | $58,477 | $59,160 – $78,120 | 240 |
| Iowa | $74,420 | +0.7% | $59,008 | $57,350 – $97,040 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $74,140 | +5.1% | $60,987 | $37,930 – $92,120 | 740 |
| North Dakota | $73,240 | −4.9% | $60,185 | $50,960 – $94,130 | 180 |
| Kansas | $71,590 | +16.0% | $55,999 | $50,030 – $95,230 | 1,080 |
| Wyoming | $70,770 | −2.5% | $58,617 | $65,210 – $95,660 | 110 |
| Maine | $67,750 | +5.0% | $53,101 | $57,160 – $82,190 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $67,270 | +0.7% | $53,979 | $51,130 – $94,300 | 1,090 |
| Virginia | $64,190 | −1.0% | $50,880 | $54,600 – $99,600 | 2,230 |
| New Mexico | $63,380 | +3.3% | $51,293 | $56,510 – $87,610 | 530 |
| Kentucky | $62,780 | +23.2% | $50,544 | $36,280 – $87,580 | 780 |
| Texas | $62,590 | +5.0% | $52,471 | $59,890 – $97,080 | 4,200 |
| Indiana | $61,460 | +11.4% | $49,780 | $49,390 – $84,810 | 1,360 |
| Louisiana | $58,960 | −0.6% | $48,172 | $44,890 – $90,080 | 1,300 |
| Georgia | $58,640 | +8.4% | $46,877 | $48,740 – $77,790 | 2,310 |
| West Virginia | $56,490 | −0.4% | $45,761 | $39,850 – $96,100 | 230 |
| Mississippi | $56,470 | +15.6% | $46,027 | $37,180 – $90,560 | 340 |
| Oklahoma | $56,100 | −2.2% | $45,277 | $43,990 – $82,810 | 530 |
| Florida | $55,620 | +2.5% | $46,871 | $51,850 – $100,740 | 6,480 |
| Arkansas | $49,590 | +2.0% | $40,304 | $39,610 – $66,330 | 1,720 |
| Missouri | $46,840 | +3.2% | $38,552 | $46,840 – $73,030 | 1,090 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives | $106,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $76,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $93,530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers | $55,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $75,920 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Fish and Game Warden | $74,060 | Bachelor's degree | -5.7% |
| Transportation Security Screener | $66,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Transit and Railroad Police | $90,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $93,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisor of correctional officers make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of correctional officers is $77,970 a year ($37.49 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,330 and the top 10% earn over $127,780. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of correctional officers the most?
California has the highest median pay at $131,210.
How many first-line supervisors of correctional officers are there in the U.S.?
About 53,380 people work as first-line supervisors of correctional officers nationwide.