Jail Officer Salary in Roanoke, VA

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Roanoke, VA is $47,709. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,600 to $52,978, with most professionals earning between $37,948 and $57,775.

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Roanoke, VA

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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $42,600 to $52,978 with the average base salary of $47,709. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,600 to $52,978 with the average total cash compensation of $47,709.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,709 $42,600 - $52,978
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $47,709 $42,600 - $52,978
* 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 Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,846 - $52,040 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,276 - $51,332 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,077 - $53,571 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,493 - $54,089 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,067 - $53,559 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,882 - $53,329 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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