What are the main factors that influence a Correctional Officer Captain's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Correctional Officer Captain's salary?

A Correctional Officer Captain's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,407 for beginners, reaching about $59,074 at mid-level, and approach $62,882 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Correctional Officer Captain?

Correctional Officer Captain salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Correctional Officer Captain roles are District of Columbia $63,233, California $62,993, Massachusetts $62,153. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Correctional Officer Captain roles make?

Salaries for Correctional Officer Captain level roles vary by specialization: Correctional Officer Lieutenant: $103,524; Captain of Correctional Officer: $60,346; Correctional Officer, Sr.: $58,920; Juvenile Correctional Officer: $53,880; Correctional Captain: $53,468.

Correctional Officer Captain Salary in New Hampshire

How much does a Correctional Officer Captain make in New Hampshire?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Correctional Officer Captain in New Hampshire is $57,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Correctional Officer Captain's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,964
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,359 to $64,660
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,284

10% $51,284

50% (Median) $57,735

90% $70,964

Correctional Officer Captain Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,660	$5,388	$1,243	$31
Average	$57,735	$4,811	$1,110	$28
25th Percentile	$54,359	$4,530	$1,045	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Correctional Officer Captain Salaries

A Correctional Officer Captain's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Correctional Officer Captain Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Correctional Officer Captain's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,407
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,501
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,074
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,628
Expert (over 8 years): $62,882

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Correctional Officer Captain	$57,407
Intermediate Level Correctional Officer Captain	$57,501
Senior Level Correctional Officer Captain	$59,074
Specialist Level Correctional Officer Captain	$62,628
Expert Level Correctional Officer Captain	$62,882

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How Do Correctional Officer Captain Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Correctional Officer Captains. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,233.
California: $62,993.
Massachusetts: $62,153.

District of Columbia $63,233 California $62,993 Massachusetts $62,153 Washington $61,925 New Jersey $61,902 Alaska $61,822 Connecticut $61,034 New York $60,714

Hawaii $59,692 Rhode Island $59,212 Maryland $58,887 Minnesota $58,441 Colorado $58,270 Illinois $58,213 Oregon $57,996 Delaware $57,836

New Hampshire $57,735 Virginia $57,510 Pennsylvania $56,854 Nevada $56,522 North Dakota $56,414 Michigan $56,243 Wisconsin $56,180 Vermont $56,054

Texas $55,706 Maine $55,683 Arizona $55,649 Ohio $55,609 Georgia $55,083 Indiana $54,820 Wyoming $54,769 Utah $54,689

Iowa $54,655 Kansas $54,381 Louisiana $54,301 North Carolina $54,272 Missouri $54,261 Florida $54,038 Montana $53,918 Nebraska $53,804

Kentucky $53,741 South Carolina $53,513 Tennessee $53,370 Idaho $53,313 New Mexico $52,896 Oklahoma $52,804 Alabama $52,468 South Dakota $51,902

Arkansas $51,594 West Virginia $51,428 Mississippi $50,931

Top Paying Cities for Correctional Officer Captains

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Moultonborough: $57,208
Newbury: $57,646
New Hampton: $57,454

Moultonborough, NH $57,208 Newbury, NH $57,646 New Hampton, NH $57,454 New London, NH $57,553 Chichester, NH $56,723 North Sandwich, NH $56,871 North Sutton, NH $57,555 Northwood, NH $58,056

North Woodstock, NH $56,910 Pittsfield, NH $57,308 Plymouth, NH $57,117 Rumney, NH $56,860 Salisbury, NH $57,357 Sanbornton, NH $57,432 South Newbury, NH $57,678 South Sutton, NH $57,626

Stinson Lake, NH $56,929 Suncook, NH $57,120 Tilton, NH $57,143 Warner, NH $57,580 Warren, NH $56,840 Washington, NH $57,850 Weare, NH $58,194 Wentworth, NH $56,844

Springfield, NH $57,504 Thornton, NH $56,981 Wilmot, NH $57,522 Winnisquam, NH $57,380 Nottingham, NH $58,598 West Nottingham, NH $58,450 Woodstock, NH $56,967 Concord, NH $56,562

Bow, NH $57,481 Loudon, NH $56,804 Keene, NH $57,578 Antrim, NH $58,200 Ashuelot, NH $57,559 Bennington, NH $58,440 Chesterfield, NH $57,271 Dublin, NH $58,412

Sullivan, NH $57,530 Swanzey, NH $57,619 Fitzwilliam, NH $58,470 Gilsum, NH $57,449 Hancock, NH $58,385 Amherst, NH $59,643 Auburn, NH $58,554 Brookline, NH $60,421

Candia, NH $58,487 Chester, NH $58,965 Deerfield, NH $58,283 Derry, NH $59,581 East Candia, NH $58,651 East Derry, NH $59,767 Epping, NH $59,010 Francestown, NH $58,642

Fremont, NH $59,121 Goffstown, NH $58,481 Dunbarton, NH $57,872 Greenfield, NH $58,759 Greenville, NH $59,993 Hollis, NH $60,935 Hudson, NH $61,183 Litchfield, NH $60,597

Londonderry, NH $59,913 Merrimack, NH $60,374 Milford, NH $60,101 Mont Vernon, NH $59,177 Nashua, NH $61,211 New Boston, NH $58,745 New Ipswich, NH $59,485 North Salem, NH $60,244

Pelham, NH $60,858 Harrisville, NH $58,292 Hinsdale, NH $57,519 Jaffrey, NH $58,621 Marlborough, NH $57,798 Marlow, NH $57,372 Nelson, NH $58,078 Peterborough, NH $58,856

Rindge, NH $58,956 Spofford, NH $57,370 Stoddard, NH $57,939 Troy, NH $57,897 West Chesterfield, NH $57,260 Westmoreland, NH $57,191 West Peterborough, NH $58,876 West Swanzey, NH $57,559

Winchester, NH $57,618 Littleton, NH $57,092 Berlin, NH $56,939 Bethlehem, NH $57,045 Bretton Woods, NH $56,884 Colebrook, NH $56,869 Errol, NH $56,517 Franconia, NH $56,955

Gorham, NH $56,815 Groveton, NH $56,972 Jefferson, NH $56,985 Lancaster, NH $57,040 Lisbon, NH $56,975 Sugar Hill, NH $57,003 Milan, NH $56,840 Mount Washington, NH $56,852

North Stratford, NH $56,865 Pittsburg, NH $56,686 Randolph, NH $56,847 Twin Mountain, NH $57,030 West Stewartstown, NH $56,854 Whitefield, NH $57,061 Acworth, NH $57,119 Alstead, NH $57,189

Charlestown, NH $57,129 Drewsville, NH $57,277 Lempster, NH $57,368 South Acworth, NH $57,204 Walpole, NH $57,236 North Walpole, NH $57,276 Raymond, NH $58,890 Salem, NH $60,381

Lyndeborough, NH $59,144 Temple, NH $59,231 Wilton, NH $59,612 Windham, NH $60,379 Manchester, NH $58,481 Hooksett, NH $58,340 Bedford, NH $58,665 Waterville Valley, NH $56,831

Andover, NH $57,405 Ashland, NH $57,174 Barnstead, NH $57,545 Belmont, NH $57,309 Bradford, NH $57,855 Bristol, NH $57,183 Campton, NH $56,964 Canterbury, NH $56,819

Center Barnstead, NH $57,714 Center Harbor, NH $57,209 Center Sandwich, NH $56,984 Contoocook, NH $57,249 Danbury, NH $57,478 East Andover, NH $57,409 Elkins, NH $57,534 Epsom, NH $57,280

Franklin, NH $57,298 Gilmanton, NH $57,369 Glencliff, NH $56,908 Grafton, NH $57,153 Hebron, NH $56,987 Henniker, NH $57,924 Hill, NH $57,441 Hillsborough, NH $58,113

Holderness, NH $57,087 Laconia, NH $57,526 Gilford, NH $57,521 Lincoln, NH $56,982 Lochmere, NH $57,274 Canaan, NH $56,976 Claremont, NH $57,177 Cornish, NH $56,943

Cornish Flat, NH $56,954 Enfield, NH $57,051 Enfield Center, NH $57,109 Etna, NH $56,896 Georges Mills, NH $57,368 Goshen, NH $57,633 Grantham, NH $57,140 Guild, NH $57,396

Hanover, NH $57,031 Lebanon, NH $57,010 Haverhill, NH $56,978 Lyme, NH $56,859 Lyme Center, NH $56,860 Meriden, NH $57,033 Monroe, NH $56,977 Newport, NH $57,253

North Haverhill, NH $56,972 Orford, NH $56,849 Piermont, NH $56,836 Pike, NH $56,883 Plainfield, NH $56,907 Sunapee, NH $57,533 West Lebanon, NH $57,030 Woodsville, NH $56,922

Portsmouth, NH $60,040 Newington, NH $59,312 Alton, NH $57,848 Alton Bay, NH $57,613 Atkinson, NH $60,194 Bartlett, NH $56,947 Center Conway, NH $56,904 Center Ossipee, NH $57,129

Center Strafford, NH $58,326 Center Tuftonboro, NH $57,226 Chocorua, NH $57,023 Conway, NH $56,988 Danville, NH $59,496 Dover, NH $59,458 Madbury, NH $59,349 Durham, NH $59,646

Barrington, NH $58,715 East Hampstead, NH $59,920 East Kingston, NH $59,751 East Wakefield, NH $57,318 Eaton Center, NH $56,962 Exeter, NH $59,532 Farmington, NH $58,138 South Tamworth, NH $56,994

Strafford, NH $58,108 Stratham, NH $59,773 Tamworth, NH $57,043 Union, NH $57,873 West Ossipee, NH $57,125 Wolfeboro, NH $57,610 Wolfeboro Falls, NH $57,634 Wonalancet, NH $56,960

Freedom, NH $57,040 Gilmanton Iron Works, NH $57,474 Glen, NH $57,015 Rochester, NH $58,694 Greenland, NH $59,970 Hampstead, NH $59,947 Hampton, NH $59,722 Hampton Falls, NH $59,677

Intervale, NH $57,030 Jackson, NH $56,874 Kearsarge, NH $57,131 Kingston, NH $59,755 Madison, NH $57,040 Melvin Village, NH $57,273 Milton, NH $57,952 Milton Mills, NH $57,505

Mirror Lake, NH $57,580 New Castle, NH $59,974 New Durham, NH $57,901 Newfields, NH $59,581 Newmarket, NH $59,641 Newton, NH $59,988 Newton Junction, NH $60,029 North Conway, NH $57,092

Lee, NH $59,274 North Hampton, NH $59,835 Ossipee, NH $57,161 Plaistow, NH $60,136 Rollinsford, NH $59,349 Rye, NH $60,008 Rye Beach, NH $59,865 Sanbornville, NH $57,373

Sandown, NH $59,468 Seabrook, NH $59,677 Silver Lake, NH $57,022 Somersworth, NH $59,073 Effingham, NH $57,104 Meredith, NH $57,553 Bath, NH $56,936

Correctional Officer Captain Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Correctional Officer Captain's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$54,359

Average $57,735/year

$64,660

$4,530

Average $4,811/month

$5,388

$1,045

Average $1,110/week

$1,243

$26

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,660	$5,388	$1,243	$31
Average	$57,735	$4,811	$1,110	$28
25th Percentile	$54,359	$4,530	$1,045	$26

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