What are the main factors that influence a Correctional Captain's salary?

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

How does experience change A Correctional Captain's salary?

A Correctional Captain's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,189 for beginners, reaching about $56,770 at mid-level, and approach $57,142 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Correctional Captain?

Correctional Captain salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Correctional Captain roles are District of Columbia $59,191, California $58,966, Massachusetts $58,181. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Correctional Captain roles make?

Salaries for Correctional Captain level roles vary by specialization: Captain: $164,800; Fire Captain: $85,426; Correctional Sergeant: $79,540; Correctional Nurse: $67,295; Captain of Correctional Officer: $60,335.

Correctional Captain Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Correctional Captain make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Correctional Captain in Hawaii is $55,876 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,547
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,656 to $60,938
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,814

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Correctional Captain Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,938	$5,078	$1,172	$29
Average	$55,876	$4,656	$1,075	$27
25th Percentile	$51,656	$4,305	$993	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Correctional Captain Salaries

A Correctional Captain'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 Correctional Captain Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Correctional Captain'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): $55,189
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,653
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,770
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,993
Expert (over 8 years): $57,142

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Correctional Captain	$55,189
Intermediate Level Correctional Captain	$55,653
Senior Level Correctional Captain	$56,770
Specialist Level Correctional Captain	$56,993
Expert Level Correctional Captain	$57,142

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How Do Correctional Captain 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 Correctional Captains. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,191.
California: $58,966.
Massachusetts: $58,181.

District of Columbia $59,191 California $58,966 Massachusetts $58,181 Washington $57,967 New Jersey $57,945 Alaska $57,871 Connecticut $57,133 New York $56,833

Hawaii $55,876 Rhode Island $55,427 Maryland $55,123 Minnesota $54,706 Colorado $54,545 Illinois $54,492 Oregon $54,289 Delaware $54,139

New Hampshire $54,045 Virginia $53,834 Pennsylvania $53,220 Nevada $52,909 North Dakota $52,808 Michigan $52,648 Wisconsin $52,589 Vermont $52,471

Texas $52,145 Maine $52,124 Arizona $52,092 Ohio $52,054 Georgia $51,562 Indiana $51,316 Wyoming $51,268 Utah $51,193

Iowa $51,161 Kansas $50,905 Louisiana $50,830 North Carolina $50,803 Missouri $50,792 Florida $50,584 Montana $50,472 Nebraska $50,365

Kentucky $50,306 South Carolina $50,092 Tennessee $49,958 Idaho $49,905 New Mexico $49,515 Oklahoma $49,429 Alabama $49,114 South Dakota $48,585

Arkansas $48,296 West Virginia $48,141 Mississippi $47,676

Top Paying Cities for Correctional Captains

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:

Aiea: $55,574
Anahola: $54,845
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Aiea, HI $55,574 Anahola, HI $54,845 Captain Cook, HI $54,790 Eleele, HI $54,956 Ewa Beach, HI $55,525 Kapolei, HI $55,480 Haiku, HI $54,886 Hakalau, HI $54,763

Haleiwa, HI $55,373 Hana, HI $54,755 Hanalei, HI $54,774 Hanamaulu, HI $54,885 Hanapepe, HI $54,954 Hauula, HI $55,458 Hawaii National Park, HI $54,827 Hawi, HI $54,917

Hilo, HI $54,879 Princeville, HI $54,874 Holualoa, HI $54,812 Honaunau, HI $54,717 Honokaa, HI $54,788 Honomu, HI $54,874 Hoolehua, HI $54,717 Kaaawa, HI $55,476

Kahuku, HI $55,357 Kahului, HI $55,013 Kailua, HI $55,556 Ocean View, HI $54,858 Waikoloa, HI $54,852 Keauhou, HI $54,812 Kailua Kona, HI $54,878 Kalaheo, HI $54,891

Kalaupapa, HI $54,667 Kamuela, HI $54,816 Kaneohe, HI $55,545 Kapaa, HI $54,951 Kaumakani, HI $54,980 Kaunakakai, HI $54,783 Keaau, HI $54,917 Kealakekua, HI $54,888

Kealia, HI $54,907 Kekaha, HI $54,851 Kihei, HI $54,956 Kilauea, HI $54,875 Kapaau, HI $54,833 Koloa, HI $54,899 Kualapuu, HI $54,767 Kunia, HI $55,463

Kurtistown, HI $54,889 Lahaina, HI $54,900 Laie, HI $55,406 Lanai City, HI $54,767 Laupahoehoe, HI $54,905 Lawai, HI $54,980 Lihue, HI $54,885 Makawao, HI $54,928

Makaweli, HI $54,763 Maunaloa, HI $54,635 Mountain View, HI $54,860 Naalehu, HI $54,750 Ninole, HI $54,713 Ookala, HI $54,730 Paauilo, HI $54,797 Pahala, HI $54,765

Pahoa, HI $54,837 Paia, HI $54,902 Papaaloa, HI $54,912 Papaikou, HI $54,798 Pearl City, HI $55,534 Pepeekeo, HI $54,905 Puunene, HI $55,013 Volcano, HI $54,827

Wahiawa, HI $55,439 Pukalani, HI $54,928 Mililani, HI $55,505 Kula, HI $54,815 Waialua, HI $55,343 Waianae, HI $55,395 Wailuku, HI $54,927 Waimanalo, HI $55,546

Waimea, HI $54,975 Waipahu, HI $55,510 Honolulu, HI $55,593 J B P H H, HI $55,584 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $55,469 Schofield Barracks, HI $55,453 Fort Shafter, HI $55,593 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $55,593

Camp H M Smith, HI $55,581 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $55,527 Wake Island, HI $55,593

Correctional Captain Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Correctional Captain'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

$51,656

Average $55,876/year

$60,938

$4,305

Average $4,656/month

$5,078

$993

Average $1,075/week

$1,172

$25

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,938	$5,078	$1,172	$29
Average	$55,876	$4,656	$1,075	$27
25th Percentile	$51,656	$4,305	$993	$25

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