Jail Officer Salary in Akron, OH

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Akron, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Akron, OH is $49,368. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,081 to $54,820, with most professionals earning between $39,267 and $59,783.

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Akron, OH

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What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in Akron, OH. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $44,081 to $54,820 with the average base salary of $49,368. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,081 to $54,820 with the average total cash compensation of $49,368.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,368 $44,081 - $54,820
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $49,368 $44,081 - $54,820
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Jail Officer Salary Near Akron, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,081 - $54,820 COMPARE TO Akron, OH 0%
CITY, STATE Canton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,539 - $54,146 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,071 - $56,051 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,071 - $56,051 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,034 - $56,005 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,553 - $55,407 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
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About Akron, Ohio    Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the....More

Akron, Ohio  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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