Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist Salary
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists earn a median $66,270 a year nationally. Community and Social Service Occupations
What probation officers and correctional treatment specialists do
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 7,900
Employment of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is projected to grow 3.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 7,900 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.
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,772
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,109
- Medicare (1.45%)$961
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$55,428
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,840 | $22.52 | $39,816 |
| 25th percentile | $54,250 | $26.08 | $45,770 |
| Median (50th) | $66,270 | $31.86 | $55,428 |
| 75th percentile | $84,780 | $40.76 | $68,473 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $107,790 | $51.82 | $84,660 |
Best cities for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $108,150 | $77,679 | $68,400 | 4,700 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $79,370 | $60,978 | $54,172 | 3,490 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $108,150
- New York, NY — $79,370
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $103,640 | −3.2% | $74,984 | $64,820 – $140,950 | 13,900 |
| Connecticut | $97,350 | +2.9% | $73,536 | $68,330 – $126,680 | 1,200 |
| Massachusetts | $94,590 | +4.3% | $70,865 | $61,160 – $114,660 | 1,200 |
| Oregon | $84,920 | +2.4% | $61,970 | $62,960 – $107,400 | 1,260 |
| Vermont | $83,820 | +13.1% | $64,725 | $64,730 – $98,160 | 190 |
| Washington | $82,750 | +3.7% | $67,045 | $69,600 – $104,260 | 2,150 |
| Delaware | $81,880 | +8.0% | $62,370 | $56,260 – $102,000 | 380 |
| Minnesota | $81,580 | +2.6% | $62,197 | $56,650 – $104,150 | 2,040 |
| New York | $80,350 | +0.4% | $61,614 | $54,560 – $102,810 | 4,360 |
| New Jersey | $80,280 | +3.2% | $62,383 | $52,210 – $107,790 | 2,890 |
| Michigan | $79,760 | +0.7% | $61,802 | $55,900 – $83,180 | 2,190 |
| Iowa | $77,390 | −1.6% | $60,985 | $57,410 – $94,810 | 950 |
| Alaska | $77,000 | +4.7% | $63,000 | $54,310 – $118,020 | 480 |
| Maryland | $76,390 | +5.0% | $59,305 | $60,010 – $96,370 | 1,370 |
| Nevada | $75,840 | +5.6% | $62,183 | $54,720 – $95,150 | 780 |
| Illinois | $74,390 | +5.7% | $57,626 | $49,330 – $107,710 | 2,590 |
| Hawaii | $73,830 | +3.5% | $56,688 | $58,300 – $89,810 | 40 |
| Colorado | $71,680 | +7.4% | $56,811 | $51,940 – $96,770 | 2,540 |
| Maine | $71,140 | +3.0% | $55,257 | $53,790 – $73,990 | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,370 | +2.8% | $54,157 | $48,340 – $89,750 | 4,310 |
| South Dakota | $66,870 | — | $55,873 | $58,760 – $78,540 | 280 |
| New Mexico | $66,000 | +3.9% | $53,275 | $54,640 – $86,240 | 620 |
| North Dakota | $65,140 | +0.4% | $54,509 | $51,200 – $80,330 | 250 |
| Nebraska | $63,460 | +3.2% | $51,162 | $42,540 – $81,370 | 560 |
| Louisiana | $62,910 | +6.6% | $51,227 | $44,230 – $85,060 | 980 |
| North Carolina | $62,220 | +3.0% | $50,200 | $45,410 – $75,180 | 3,310 |
| Kansas | $61,890 | +10.3% | $49,255 | $49,480 – $76,110 | 760 |
| Ohio | $61,120 | +1.7% | $50,391 | $46,480 – $79,640 | 3,310 |
| Alabama | $61,050 | +4.6% | $48,446 | $42,300 – $84,270 | 1,080 |
| Arizona | $60,910 | +1.1% | $49,807 | $45,790 – $80,380 | 1,100 |
| Georgia | $60,270 | +10.6% | $48,102 | $45,280 – $71,570 | 2,650 |
| Indiana | $60,170 | −1.2% | $48,781 | $43,610 – $81,160 | 2,270 |
| Idaho | $59,780 | +1.4% | $48,153 | $47,470 – $77,210 | 760 |
| Montana | $59,750 | +21.6% | $48,138 | $48,390 – $74,280 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $59,610 | +6.6% | $48,108 | $54,070 – $69,000 | 830 |
| Virginia | $58,820 | +3.2% | $46,874 | $46,320 – $77,010 | 2,730 |
| Tennessee | $58,010 | +0.0% | $48,791 | $45,610 – $69,470 | 2,120 |
| South Carolina | $56,780 | +1.2% | $45,553 | $51,110 – $84,710 | 460 |
| Wyoming | $56,580 | −0.6% | $47,642 | $48,010 – $74,060 | 200 |
| West Virginia | $53,120 | +5.8% | $43,203 | $37,640 – $73,190 | 890 |
| Texas | $52,880 | +1.9% | $44,669 | $46,020 – $74,290 | 8,100 |
| Arkansas | $51,180 | +4.5% | $41,520 | $37,030 – $63,750 | 850 |
| Florida | $50,960 | +0.8% | $43,126 | $38,350 – $64,940 | 4,490 |
| Oklahoma | $50,380 | +0.0% | $40,939 | $38,310 – $62,980 | 870 |
| Missouri | $46,840 | +3.2% | $38,552 | $42,960 – $51,710 | 2,290 |
| Mississippi | $34,110 | +5.0% | $28,955 | $28,640 – $50,730 | 150 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Education Specialist | $64,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $56,730 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Community Health Worker | $51,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $66,940 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,880 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $64,330 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Social Workers, All Other | $71,900 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $60,280 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a probation officer and correctional treatment specialist make?
The national median salary for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is $66,270 a year ($31.86 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,840 and the top 10% earn over $107,790. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays probation officers and correctional treatment specialists the most?
California has the highest median pay at $103,640. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many probation officers and correctional treatment specialists are there in the U.S.?
About 89,390 people work as probation officers and correctional treatment specialists nationwide.