Jail Officer Salary in Reading, PA

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Reading, PA is $51,151. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,673 to $56,800, with most professionals earning between $40,685 and $61,942.

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Reading, PA

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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $45,673 to $56,800 with the average base salary of $51,151. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,673 to $56,800 with the average total cash compensation of $51,151.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $51,151 $45,673 - $56,800
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $51,151 $45,673 - $56,800
* 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 Reading, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,270 - $57,542 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,219 - $56,236 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,270 - $57,542 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,431 - $58,987 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,794 - $55,706 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,981 - $62,158 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
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JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $28,920 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,040
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $66,952 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,583
JOB TITLE Jail Cook LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $35,288 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,451
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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

Reading, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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