Jail Officer Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Baton Rouge, LA is $49,228. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,956 to $54,664, with most professionals earning between $39,156 and $59,614.

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Baton Rouge, LA

Average Base Salary

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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 Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $43,956 to $54,664 with the average base salary of $49,228. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,956 to $54,664 with the average total cash compensation of $49,228.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,228 $43,956 - $54,664
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $49,228 $43,956 - $54,664
* 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 Baton Rouge, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,734 - $54,388 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,738 - $54,394 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,582 - $51,712 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,827 - $52,017 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,085 - $54,825 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,109 - $54,854 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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