Juvenile Justice Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Juvenile Justice Officer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Juvenile Justice Officer in the United States is $49,944 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,373
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,106 to $56,450
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,702
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Juvenile Justice Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $56,450 $4,704 $1,086 $27
Average $49,944 $4,162 $960 $24
25th Percentile $45,106 $3,759 $867 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Juvenile Justice Officer Salaries

A Juvenile Justice Officer'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 Juvenile Justice Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Juvenile Justice Officer'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): $49,473
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,279
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,859
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,654
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,879
Levels Salary
Entry Level Juvenile Justice Officer$49,473
Intermediate Level Juvenile Justice Officer$50,279
Senior Level Juvenile Justice Officer$52,859
Specialist Level Juvenile Justice Officer$54,654
Expert Level Juvenile Justice Officer$54,879
$49,473 0 yr
$50,279 < 2 yrs
$52,859 2-4 yrs
$54,654 5-8 yrs
$54,879 > 8 yrs
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How Do Juvenile Justice Officer 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 Juvenile Justice Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,297.
  • California: $55,088.
  • Massachusetts: $54,354.

Top Paying Cities for Juvenile Justice Officers

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:

  • San Jose: $62,994
  • San Francisco: $62,374
  • Oakland: $60,991

What Skills Can Increase a Juvenile Justice Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.43% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.43%
Social Work 3.07%
CPR 1.31%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Juvenile Justice Officer's salary.
  • Tenant Services: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Tenant Services
$55,437
11%
Commitment
$52,940
6%
Leadership
$52,940
6%
Administrative Support
$52,441
5%
Initiative
$52,441
5%
Presentation
$52,441
5%
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Juvenile Justice Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Juvenile Justice Officer'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Juvenile Justice Officer

Salaries for a Juvenile Justice Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,988 in 2023 to around $41,374 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Juvenile Justice Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Juvenile Justice Officer Over Time

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$41,988
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$41,862
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