Prison Officer Salary in Detroit, MI

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How much does a Prison Officer make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Prison Officer in Detroit, MI is $51,835. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,230 to a high of $62,771, with most professionals earning between $46,284 and $57,559.

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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 Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Prison Officer ranges from $46,284 to $57,559 with the average base salary of $51,835. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,284 to $57,559 with the average total cash compensation of $51,835.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $51,835 $46,284 - $57,559
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $51,835 $46,284 - $57,559
* 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 Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,284 - $57,559 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,261 - $57,530 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,136 - $57,375 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,210 - $57,467 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,219 - $57,479 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,187 - $57,438 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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