Correctional Officer 1 Salary in the United States

What is the salary range of a Correctional Officer 1?

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Correctional Officer 1 in the United States is $52,838 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Correctional Officer 1's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,031
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,952 to $57,650
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,414
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View as table View as graph 25% $48,952 10% $45,414 90% $62,031 75% $57,650 $52,838 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Correctional Officer 1 Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $57,650 $4,804 $1,109 $28
Average $52,838 $4,403 $1,016 $25
25th Percentile $48,952 $4,079 $941 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Correctional Officer 1 Salaries

A Correctional Officer 1'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Correctional Officer 1 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Correctional Officer 1'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): $52,157
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,593
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,643
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,853
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,993
Levels Salary
Entry Level Correctional Officer 1 $52,157
Intermediate Level Correctional Officer 1 $52,593
Senior Level Correctional Officer 1 $53,643
Specialist Level Correctional Officer 1 $53,853
Expert Level Correctional Officer 1 $53,993
$52,157 0 yr
$52,593 < 2 yrs
$53,643 2-4 yrs
$53,853 5-8 yrs
$53,993 > 8 yrs
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How Education impacts a Correctional Officer 1's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Correctional Officer 1s enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Correctional Officer 1 with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $46,783 and $50,031.

Correctional Officer 1 Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on November 01, 2025
Typical Education for Correctional Officer 1
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.4%
High School 44.2%
Associates 18.9%
Bachelors 25.8%
Masters 3.7%
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Correctional Officer 1 Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Correctional Officer 1'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 November 01, 2025

Salary Trends for Correctional Officer 1s

Salaries for a Correctional Officer 1 can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,772 in 2023 to around $37,303 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Correctional Officer 1 salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Correctional Officer 1 Over Time

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2023
$37,772
2024
$37,719
2025
$37,303
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2023 $37,772
2024 $37,719
2025 $37,303
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Correctional Officer 1 bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 70.5%
Bonuses -0.7%
Social Security 5.3%
401k/403b 3.4%
Disability 1.1%
Healthcare 8.5%
Pension 2.9%
Time Off 8.9%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $52,838 70.5%
Bonus $-504 -0.7%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $4,001 5.3%
401K/403B $2,563 3.4%
Disability $837 1.1%
Healthcare $6,381 8.5%
Pension $2,197 2.9%
Time Off $6,638 8.9%
Total Compensation $74,949 100%
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