Assistant Probation Officer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Probation Officer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Probation Officer in the United States is $66,720 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,166
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,912 to $72,711
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,715
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Assistant Probation Officer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,711 $6,059 $1,398 $35
Average $66,720 $5,560 $1,283 $32
25th Percentile $59,912 $4,993 $1,152 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Probation Officer Salaries

An Assistant Probation 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Probation Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Probation 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): $66,247
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,531
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,668
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,095
  • Expert (over 8 years): $69,286
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Probation Officer$66,247
Intermediate Level Assistant Probation Officer$66,531
Senior Level Assistant Probation Officer$67,668
Specialist Level Assistant Probation Officer$69,095
Expert Level Assistant Probation Officer$69,286
$66,247 0 yr
$66,531 < 2 yrs
$67,668 2-4 yrs
$69,095 5-8 yrs
$69,286 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Probation 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 Assistant Probation Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $73,872.
  • California: $73,592.
  • Massachusetts: $72,611.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Probation 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: $84,153
  • San Francisco: $83,232
  • Oakland: $81,478

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Probation Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Interviewing (Mentioned in 5.27% Job Postings): The ability and process of conducting a conversation to gather information to facilitate all kinds of decision-making.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 5.04% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
  • Field Service (Mentioned in 2.9% Job Postings): Managing and optimizing operations to respond to and address customer requests at off-site locations or client sites.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Interviewing 5.27%
Risk Assessment 5.04%
Field Service 2.9%
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 an Assistant Probation Officer's salary.
  • Labor Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Security Clearance: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Recruitment and Selection: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Labor Relations
$76,060
14%
Security Clearance
$72,057
8%
Recruitment and Selection
$71,390
7%
Dedication
$71,390
7%
Recruitment Management
$70,723
6%
Analysis
$70,723
6%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Probation Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Probation Officers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Probation Officer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $61,296 and $65,276).

Assistant Probation Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Probation Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 7.9%
Associates 20.4%
Bachelors 49.3%
Masters 20.4%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Assistant Probation Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Probation 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Probation Officer

Salaries for an Assistant Probation Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,613 in 2023 to around $52,830 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Probation Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Probation Officer Over Time

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2023
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2024
$53,156
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