How much does a Correctional Sergeant make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Sergeant in the United States is $82,078. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,152 to $91,585, with most professionals earning between $51,652 and $100,241.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Sergeant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $51,652 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $66,152 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $82,078 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $91,585 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $100,241 US March 01, 2025
25% $66,152 10% $51,652 90% $100,241 75% $91,585 $82,078 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Criminal Investigator


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Correctional Sergeant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Police Lieutenant


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
66152
91585
82078

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
66152
91585
82078
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Correctional Sergeant in the United States. The base salary for Correctional Sergeant ranges from $66,152 to $91,585 with the average base salary of $82,078. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,152 to $91,585 with the average total cash compensation of $82,078.

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