Jail Officer Salary in Savannah, GA

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Savannah, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Savannah, GA is $48,181. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,021 to $53,502, with most professionals earning between $38,323 and $58,346.

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Savannah, GA

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 Savannah, GA. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $43,021 to $53,502 with the average base salary of $48,181. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,021 to $53,502 with the average total cash compensation of $48,181.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,181 $43,021 - $53,502
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $48,181 $43,021 - $53,502
* 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 Savannah, GA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,739 - $53,151 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,752 - $54,411 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,947 - $54,653 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,947 - $54,653 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,882 - $54,572 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,947 - $54,653 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
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JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION Savannah, GA MINIMUM SALARY $27,241 MAXIMUM SALARY $39,599
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION Savannah, GA MINIMUM SALARY $63,065 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,498
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About Savannah, Georgia    Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah Riv....More

Savannah, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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