Correctional Officer and Jailer Salary in New York, NY
Correctional Officers and Jailers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $93,220 a year — 58% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $69,951 take-home, or $5,829 a month.
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- Federal income tax$11,678
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,780
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,352
- New York income tax$4,460
- Take-home pay$69,951
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $3,178 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $66,772 ($5,564 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Correctional Officer and Jailer pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $51,410 | $24.72 | $41,309 | $3,442 |
| 25th percentile | $73,270 | $35.23 | $57,016 | $4,751 |
| Median (50th) | $93,220 | $44.82 | $69,951 | $5,829 |
| 75th percentile | $94,750 | $45.55 | $70,937 | $5,911 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $105,950 | $50.94 | $78,155 | $6,513 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $93,220 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median correctional officer and jailer's $69,951 take-home pay has the buying power of $62,143 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 less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.63), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for correctional officers and jailers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #4 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 |
*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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in New York, NY?
The median correctional officer and jailer salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $93,220 a year, or about $44.82 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $73,270 and $94,750.
What is a correctional officer and jailer’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $93,220 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $69,951 a year ($5,829 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $4,460 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a correctional officer and jailer?
Pay here is 58% above the national median of $58,940. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $62,143 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #4 of 18 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a correctional officer and jailer afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 41% 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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