As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Sergeant in Houston, TX is $79,382, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,527 weekly, or $6,615 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Sergeant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Sergeant in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $59,225 to $101,755. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,831) and 75th percentile ($91,092), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,755 per year. This $22,261 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or SOP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Correctional Sergeant often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Correctional Sergeant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $59,225 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $68,831 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $79,382 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $91,092 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $101,755 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $68,831 10% $59,225 90% $101,755 75% $91,092 $79,382 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Criminal Investigator


    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Correctional Sergeant in Houston, TX. The base salary for Correctional Sergeant ranges from $68,831 to $91,092 with the average base salary of $79,382. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,942 to $86,893 with the average total cash compensation of $75,039.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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