How much does a Jail Officer make in Bangor, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Bangor, ME is $49,547. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,239 to $55,021, with most professionals earning between $39,406 and $60,004.

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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 Bangor, ME. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $44,239 to $55,021 with the average base salary of $49,547. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,239 to $55,021 with the average total cash compensation of $49,547.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,547 $44,239 - $55,021
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $49,547 $44,239 - $55,021
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Augusta, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,412 - $53,992 COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,084 - $56,072 COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,084 - $56,072 COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Portland, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,545 - $56,646 COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,545 - $56,646 COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,545 - $56,646 COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Jail Nurse LOCATION Bangor, ME MINIMUM SALARY $113,960 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,418
JOB TITLE Jail Administrator LOCATION Bangor, ME MINIMUM SALARY $42,148 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,089
JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION Bangor, ME MINIMUM SALARY $27,679 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,271
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION Bangor, ME MINIMUM SALARY $63,655 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,499
JOB TITLE Jail Cook LOCATION Bangor, ME MINIMUM SALARY $34,258 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,125
JOB TITLE Correctional Officer LOCATION Bangor, ME MINIMUM SALARY $43,756 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,538
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About Bangor, Maine    Bangor is located at 44°48′N 68°48′W / 44.8°N 68.8°W / 44.8; -68.8. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.5....More

Bangor, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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