What are the main factors that influence a Juvenile Correctional Officer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Juvenile Correctional Officer's salary?

A Juvenile Correctional Officer's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,885 for beginners, reaching about $55,428 at mid-level, and approach $55,792 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Juvenile Correctional Officer?

Juvenile Correctional Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Juvenile Correctional Officer roles are District of Columbia $59,647, California $59,421, Massachusetts $58,629. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Juvenile Correctional Officer roles make?

Salaries for Juvenile Correctional Officer level roles vary by specialization: Correctional Officer Lieutenant: $103,518; Juvenile Probation Officer: $95,024; Correctional Officer, Sr.: $58,909; Correctional Officer: $52,464; Juvenile Supervision Officer: $51,281.

Juvenile Correctional Officer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Juvenile Correctional Officer make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Juvenile Correctional Officer in Delaware is $54,556 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Juvenile Correctional Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,998
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,436 to $59,498
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,684

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Juvenile Correctional Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,498	$4,958	$1,144	$29
Average	$54,556	$4,546	$1,049	$26
25th Percentile	$50,436	$4,203	$970	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Juvenile Correctional Officer Salaries

A Juvenile Correctional Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Juvenile Correctional Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Juvenile Correctional Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,885
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,338
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,428
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,646
Expert (over 8 years): $55,792

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Juvenile Correctional Officer	$53,885
Intermediate Level Juvenile Correctional Officer	$54,338
Senior Level Juvenile Correctional Officer	$55,428
Specialist Level Juvenile Correctional Officer	$55,646
Expert Level Juvenile Correctional Officer	$55,792

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How Do Juvenile Correctional Officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Juvenile Correctional Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,647.
California: $59,421.
Massachusetts: $58,629.

District of Columbia $59,647 California $59,421 Massachusetts $58,629 Washington $58,414 New Jersey $58,392 Alaska $58,317 Connecticut $57,573 New York $57,271

Hawaii $56,307 Rhode Island $55,855 Maryland $55,548 Minnesota $55,127 Colorado $54,966 Illinois $54,912 Oregon $54,707 Delaware $54,556

New Hampshire $54,461 Virginia $54,249 Pennsylvania $53,630 Nevada $53,317 North Dakota $53,215 Michigan $53,053 Wisconsin $52,994 Vermont $52,875

Texas $52,547 Maine $52,525 Arizona $52,493 Ohio $52,455 Georgia $51,960 Indiana $51,712 Wyoming $51,663 Utah $51,588

Iowa $51,556 Kansas $51,297 Louisiana $51,222 North Carolina $51,195 Missouri $51,184 Florida $50,974 Montana $50,861 Nebraska $50,753

Kentucky $50,694 South Carolina $50,478 Tennessee $50,343 Idaho $50,290 New Mexico $49,896 Oklahoma $49,810 Alabama $49,492 South Dakota $48,959

Arkansas $48,668 West Virginia $48,512 Mississippi $48,043

Top Paying Cities for Juvenile Correctional Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $54,311
Little Creek: $54,708
Magnolia: $54,630

Lincoln, DE $54,311 Little Creek, DE $54,708 Magnolia, DE $54,630 Milford, DE $54,449 Marydel, DE $54,538 Millsboro, DE $54,083 Millville, DE $54,166 Milton, DE $54,260

Nassau, DE $54,299 Ocean View, DE $54,157 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,261 Seaford, DE $54,292 Selbyville, DE $54,067 Smyrna, DE $54,746 Viola, DE $54,494 Woodside, DE $54,640

Bear, DE $54,514 Newark, DE $54,494 Claymont, DE $54,605 Delaware City, DE $54,548 Hockessin, DE $54,489 Kirkwood, DE $54,538 Middletown, DE $54,559 Montchanin, DE $54,501

New Castle, DE $54,509 Odessa, DE $54,586 Port Penn, DE $54,623 Rockland, DE $54,507 Saint Georges, DE $54,542 Townsend, DE $54,626 Winterthur, DE $54,513 Lewes, DE $54,281

Wilmington, DE $54,492 Dover, DE $54,708 Dover Afb, DE $54,420 Bethany Beach, DE $54,100 Bethel, DE $54,156 Bridgeville, DE $54,284 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,554 Cheswold, DE $54,690

Clayton, DE $54,692 Dagsboro, DE $54,062 Delmar, DE $53,976 Ellendale, DE $54,139 Felton, DE $54,444 Fenwick Island, DE $54,074 Frankford, DE $53,980 Frederica, DE $54,498

Georgetown, DE $54,042 Greenwood, DE $54,292 Harbeson, DE $54,099 Harrington, DE $54,375 Hartly, DE $54,544 Houston, DE $54,298 Kenton, DE $54,695 Laurel, DE $54,009

Yorklyn, DE $54,505

Juvenile Correctional Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Juvenile Correctional Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$50,436

Average $54,556/year

$59,498

$4,203

Average $4,546/month

$4,958

$970

Average $1,049/week

$1,144

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,498	$4,958	$1,144	$29
Average	$54,556	$4,546	$1,049	$26
25th Percentile	$50,436	$4,203	$970	$24

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Juvenile Correctional Officer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Juvenile Correctional Officer make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Juvenile Correctional Officer Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Juvenile Correctional Officer Salaries?

How Do Juvenile Correctional Officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Juvenile Correctional Officers

Juvenile Correctional Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Juvenile Correctional Officer

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