Jail Officer Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Grand Rapids, MI?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Grand Rapids, MI is $49,654. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,337 to $55,141, with most professionals earning between $39,497 and $60,136.

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Grand Rapids, MI

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 Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $44,337 to $55,141 with the average base salary of $49,654. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,337 to $55,141 with the average total cash compensation of $49,654.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,654 $44,337 - $55,141
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $49,654 $44,337 - $55,141
* 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 Grand Rapids, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,337 - $55,141 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,025 - $53,509 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,889 - $55,827 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,395 - $56,456 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,889 - $55,827 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,773 - $55,683 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
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About Grand Rapids, Michigan    Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of La....More

Grand Rapids, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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