Prison Officer Salary in Charleston, WV

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How much does a Prison Officer make in Charleston, WV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Prison Officer in Charleston, WV is $46,642. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,099 to a high of $56,482, with most professionals earning between $41,647 and $51,792.

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What is a Prison Officer?

Prison Officer is one term for a uniformed official, responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in a prison, jail, or similar form of secure custody. They are responsible for the care, custody, and control of individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial while on remand or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a prison or jail. They are also responsible for the safety and security of the facility itself. Most officers are employed by the government of the jurisdiction in which they operate, though some are employed by private comp...

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Average Salary Range for Prison Officer in Charleston, WV

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What is the average salary for Prison Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Prison Officer in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Prison Officer ranges from $41,647 to $51,792 with the average base salary of $46,642. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,647 to $51,792 with the average total cash compensation of $46,642.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $46,642 $41,647 - $51,792
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $46,642 $41,647 - $51,792
* 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.

Prison Officer Salary Near Charleston, WV

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,151 - $51,177 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,276 - $51,332 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Parkersburg, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,096 - $51,108 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,855 - $52,051 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,257 - $52,552 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,780 - $55,689 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
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JOB TITLE Prison Counselor LOCATION Charleston, WV MINIMUM SALARY $36,269 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,386
JOB TITLE Prison Teacher LOCATION Charleston, WV MINIMUM SALARY $35,679 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,514
JOB TITLE Prison Governor LOCATION Charleston, WV MINIMUM SALARY $36,775 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,043
JOB TITLE Correctional Officer LOCATION Charleston, WV MINIMUM SALARY $40,190 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,092
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