How much does a Jail Officer make in Boise, ID?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Boise, ID is $48,217. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,053 to $53,542, with most professionals earning between $38,352 and $58,390.

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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 Boise, ID. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $43,053 to $53,542 with the average base salary of $48,217. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,053 to $53,542 with the average total cash compensation of $48,217.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,217 $43,053 - $53,542
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $48,217 $43,053 - $53,542
* 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 Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Meridian, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,007 - $53,484 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Nampa, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,591 - $52,967 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Caldwell, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,544 - $52,909 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Twin Falls, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,888 - $50,849 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Pocatello, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,920 - $49,646 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Idaho Falls, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,975 - $52,201 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Jail Nurse LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $99,966 MAXIMUM SALARY $118,226
JOB TITLE Jail Administrator LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $41,019 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,663
JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $27,262 MAXIMUM SALARY $39,629
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $63,112 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,560
JOB TITLE Jail Cook LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $33,264 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,844
JOB TITLE Correctional Officer LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $41,547 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,716
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About Boise, Idaho    Boise (/ˈbɔɪsi/ (listen)) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, and is the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise....More

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