How much does a Jail Officer make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Fargo, ND is $49,451. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,154 to $54,917, with most professionals earning between $39,332 and $59,893.

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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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $44,154 to $54,917 with the average base salary of $49,451. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,154 to $54,917 with the average total cash compensation of $49,451.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,451 $44,154 - $54,917
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $49,451 $44,154 - $54,917
* 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 Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE West Fargo, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,151 - $53,670 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Grand Forks, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,307 - $51,376 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,060 - $47,337 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,599 - $50,495 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,113 - $54,865 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Bismarck, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,899 - $55,843 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Jail Nurse LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $113,685 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,097
JOB TITLE Jail Administrator LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $42,068 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,987
JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $27,635 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,202
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $63,469 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,249
JOB TITLE Jail Cook LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $34,150 MAXIMUM SALARY $43,987
JOB TITLE Correctional Officer LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $43,673 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,434
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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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