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

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

How does experience change A Corrections Officer's salary?

A Corrections Officer's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,174 for beginners, reaching about $55,726 at mid-level, and approach $56,091 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Corrections Officer?

Corrections Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Corrections Officer roles are District of Columbia $60,766, California $60,535, Massachusetts $59,729. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Corrections Officer roles make?

Salaries for Corrections Officer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Corrections Officer: $60,272; Corrections Officer II: $58,880; Corrections Captain: $57,917; Corrections Officer Trainee: $54,256; Corrections Technician: $53,401.

Corrections Officer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Corrections Officer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corrections Officer in Delaware is $55,580 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,630
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,454 to $60,840
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,698

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Corrections Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,840	$5,070	$1,170	$29
Average	$55,580	$4,632	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$51,454	$4,288	$990	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Corrections Officer Salaries

A Corrections 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 Corrections Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Corrections 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): $54,174
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,630
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,726
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,945
Expert (over 8 years): $56,091

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Corrections Officer	$54,174
Intermediate Level Corrections Officer	$54,630
Senior Level Corrections Officer	$55,726
Specialist Level Corrections Officer	$55,945
Expert Level Corrections Officer	$56,091

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How Do Corrections 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 Corrections Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,766.
California: $60,535.
Massachusetts: $59,729.

District of Columbia $60,766 California $60,535 Massachusetts $59,729 Washington $59,509 New Jersey $59,487 Alaska $59,410 Connecticut $58,653 New York $58,346

Hawaii $57,363 Rhode Island $56,902 Maryland $56,589 Minnesota $56,161 Colorado $55,997 Illinois $55,942 Oregon $55,733 Delaware $55,580

New Hampshire $55,483 Virginia $55,267 Pennsylvania $54,636 Nevada $54,317 North Dakota $54,213 Michigan $54,048 Wisconsin $53,988 Vermont $53,867

Texas $53,532 Maine $53,510 Arizona $53,478 Ohio $53,439 Georgia $52,934 Indiana $52,682 Wyoming $52,632 Utah $52,555

Iowa $52,523 Kansas $52,259 Louisiana $52,182 North Carolina $52,155 Missouri $52,144 Florida $51,930 Montana $51,815 Nebraska $51,705

Kentucky $51,644 South Carolina $51,425 Tennessee $51,288 Idaho $51,233 New Mexico $50,832 Oklahoma $50,744 Alabama $50,421 South Dakota $49,877

Arkansas $49,581 West Virginia $49,422 Mississippi $48,944

Top Paying Cities for Corrections 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:

Lincoln: $55,329
Little Creek: $55,734
Magnolia: $55,654

Lincoln, DE $55,329 Little Creek, DE $55,734 Magnolia, DE $55,654 Milford, DE $55,470 Marydel, DE $55,561 Millsboro, DE $55,097 Millville, DE $55,182 Milton, DE $55,278

Nassau, DE $55,318 Ocean View, DE $55,173 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,279 Seaford, DE $55,310 Selbyville, DE $55,081 Smyrna, DE $55,773 Viola, DE $55,516 Woodside, DE $55,665

Bear, DE $55,537 Newark, DE $55,516 Claymont, DE $55,629 Delaware City, DE $55,571 Hockessin, DE $55,511 Kirkwood, DE $55,561 Middletown, DE $55,582 Montchanin, DE $55,524

New Castle, DE $55,532 Odessa, DE $55,610 Port Penn, DE $55,647 Rockland, DE $55,529 Saint Georges, DE $55,565 Townsend, DE $55,650 Winterthur, DE $55,536 Lewes, DE $55,299

Wilmington, DE $55,514 Dover, DE $55,734 Dover Afb, DE $55,441 Bethany Beach, DE $55,115 Bethel, DE $55,172 Bridgeville, DE $55,302 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,577 Cheswold, DE $55,716

Clayton, DE $55,718 Dagsboro, DE $55,076 Delmar, DE $54,988 Ellendale, DE $55,155 Felton, DE $55,465 Fenwick Island, DE $55,088 Frankford, DE $54,992 Frederica, DE $55,520

Georgetown, DE $55,055 Greenwood, DE $55,311 Harbeson, DE $55,114 Harrington, DE $55,395 Hartly, DE $55,567 Houston, DE $55,316 Kenton, DE $55,721 Laurel, DE $55,022

Yorklyn, DE $55,527

Corrections Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Corrections 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 May 01, 2026

$51,454

Average $55,580/year

$60,840

$4,288

Average $4,632/month

$5,070

$990

Average $1,069/week

$1,170

$25

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,840	$5,070	$1,170	$29
Average	$55,580	$4,632	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$51,454	$4,288	$990	$25

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