Correctional Officer and Jailer Salary in Cleveland, OH
Correctional Officers and Jailers in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $59,370 a year — 1% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $49,033 take-home, or $4,086 a month.
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- Federal income tax$4,944
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,681
- Medicare (1.45%)$861
- Ohio income tax$850
- Take-home pay$49,033
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Cleveland? City residents also pay Cleveland’s city income tax — about $1,484 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $47,549 ($3,962 a month). Choose “Cleveland” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Correctional Officer and Jailer pay by experience in Cleveland, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,170 | $22.68 | $39,566 | $3,297 |
| 25th percentile | $52,160 | $25.08 | $43,439 | $3,620 |
| Median (50th) | $59,370 | $28.54 | $49,033 | $4,086 |
| 75th percentile | $64,690 | $31.10 | $53,162 | $4,430 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,390 | $32.88 | $55,844 | $4,654 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $59,370 buys in Cleveland, OH
Prices in Cleveland, OH are 6.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median correctional officer and jailer's $49,033 take-home pay has the buying power of $52,206 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Correctional Officer and Jailer jobs are about as common in Cleveland, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.95).
Best-paying cities for correctional officers and jailers, adjusted for cost of living
Cleveland, OH ranks #9 of 18 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakersfield, CA | $107,220 | $77,124 | $76,446 |
| 2 | Fresno, CA | $94,010 | $69,231 | $67,768 |
| 3 | Riverside, CA | $94,730 | $69,661 | $65,445 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $93,220 | $69,951 | $62,143 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $89,060 | $67,251 | $62,116 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $84,550 | $64,270 | $62,040 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $78,770 | $60,125 | $52,942 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $67,200 | $54,042 | $52,696 |
| 9 | Cleveland, OH | $59,370 | $49,033 | $52,206 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 18 metros →
About the job: correctional officers and jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -7.4% (declining)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Correctional Officer and Jailer salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Columbus, OH — $58,040
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Cleveland, OH?
The median correctional officer and jailer salary in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $59,370 a year, or about $28.54 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $52,160 and $64,690.
What is a correctional officer and jailer’s take-home pay in Cleveland, OH?
On the median $59,370 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $49,033 a year ($4,086 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $850 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cleveland, OH a good place to work as a correctional officer and jailer?
Pay here is 1% above the national median of $58,940. Local prices are 6.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $52,206 would in a typical U.S. city. Cleveland, OH ranks #9 of 18 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a correctional officer and jailer afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cleveland, OH is $1,048 a month ($1,268 for two bedrooms) — 26% of a median correctional officer and jailer’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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