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

A Prison Officer's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,227 for beginners, reaching about $56,809 at mid-level, and approach $57,181 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Prison Officer?

Prison Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Prison Officer roles are District of Columbia $59,232, California $59,007, Massachusetts $58,221. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Prison Officer roles make?

Salaries for Prison Officer level roles vary by specialization: Prison Chaplain: $63,722; Correctional Officer / Jailer II: $59,000; Corrections Officer II: $58,910; Correctional Officer, Sr.: $58,909; Prison Teacher: $53,730.

Prison Officer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Prison Officer make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Prison Officer in Hawaii is $55,915 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,592
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,692 to $60,980
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,847

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Prison Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,980	$5,082	$1,173	$29
Average	$55,915	$4,660	$1,075	$27
25th Percentile	$51,692	$4,308	$994	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Prison Officer Salaries

A Prison 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 Prison Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Prison 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): $55,227
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,692
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,809
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,032
Expert (over 8 years): $57,181

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Prison Officer	$55,227
Intermediate Level Prison Officer	$55,692
Senior Level Prison Officer	$56,809
Specialist Level Prison Officer	$57,032
Expert Level Prison Officer	$57,181

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How Do Prison 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 Prison Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,232.
California: $59,007.
Massachusetts: $58,221.

District of Columbia $59,232 California $59,007 Massachusetts $58,221 Washington $58,007 New Jersey $57,986 Alaska $57,911 Connecticut $57,172 New York $56,873

Hawaii $55,915 Rhode Island $55,466 Maryland $55,161 Minnesota $54,744 Colorado $54,583 Illinois $54,530 Oregon $54,326 Delaware $54,177

New Hampshire $54,082 Virginia $53,872 Pennsylvania $53,256 Nevada $52,946 North Dakota $52,844 Michigan $52,684 Wisconsin $52,625 Vermont $52,507

Texas $52,181 Maine $52,160 Arizona $52,128 Ohio $52,090 Georgia $51,598 Indiana $51,352 Wyoming $51,304 Utah $51,229

Iowa $51,197 Kansas $50,940 Louisiana $50,865 North Carolina $50,838 Missouri $50,828 Florida $50,619 Montana $50,507 Nebraska $50,400

Kentucky $50,341 South Carolina $50,127 Tennessee $49,993 Idaho $49,940 New Mexico $49,549 Oklahoma $49,463 Alabama $49,148 South Dakota $48,618

Arkansas $48,329 West Virginia $48,174 Mississippi $47,709

Top Paying Cities for Prison 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:

Aiea: $55,612
Anahola: $54,883
Captain Cook: $54,828

Aiea, HI $55,612 Anahola, HI $54,883 Captain Cook, HI $54,828 Eleele, HI $54,994 Ewa Beach, HI $55,563 Kapolei, HI $55,519 Haiku, HI $54,924 Hakalau, HI $54,801

Haleiwa, HI $55,412 Hana, HI $54,793 Hanalei, HI $54,812 Hanamaulu, HI $54,923 Hanapepe, HI $54,992 Hauula, HI $55,496 Hawaii National Park, HI $54,864 Hawi, HI $54,955

Hilo, HI $54,917 Princeville, HI $54,912 Holualoa, HI $54,850 Honaunau, HI $54,755 Honokaa, HI $54,826 Honomu, HI $54,912 Hoolehua, HI $54,755 Kaaawa, HI $55,514

Kahuku, HI $55,396 Kahului, HI $55,051 Kailua, HI $55,595 Ocean View, HI $54,896 Waikoloa, HI $54,890 Keauhou, HI $54,850 Kailua Kona, HI $54,916 Kalaheo, HI $54,929

Kalaupapa, HI $54,705 Kamuela, HI $54,854 Kaneohe, HI $55,583 Kapaa, HI $54,989 Kaumakani, HI $55,018 Kaunakakai, HI $54,821 Keaau, HI $54,955 Kealakekua, HI $54,926

Kealia, HI $54,945 Kekaha, HI $54,889 Kihei, HI $54,994 Kilauea, HI $54,913 Kapaau, HI $54,871 Koloa, HI $54,937 Kualapuu, HI $54,805 Kunia, HI $55,501

Kurtistown, HI $54,927 Lahaina, HI $54,938 Laie, HI $55,444 Lanai City, HI $54,805 Laupahoehoe, HI $54,943 Lawai, HI $55,018 Lihue, HI $54,923 Makawao, HI $54,966

Makaweli, HI $54,801 Maunaloa, HI $54,672 Mountain View, HI $54,898 Naalehu, HI $54,787 Ninole, HI $54,751 Ookala, HI $54,768 Paauilo, HI $54,835 Pahala, HI $54,802

Pahoa, HI $54,875 Paia, HI $54,940 Papaaloa, HI $54,950 Papaikou, HI $54,836 Pearl City, HI $55,572 Pepeekeo, HI $54,943 Puunene, HI $55,051 Volcano, HI $54,864

Wahiawa, HI $55,477 Pukalani, HI $54,966 Mililani, HI $55,544 Kula, HI $54,853 Waialua, HI $55,382 Waianae, HI $55,433 Wailuku, HI $54,965 Waimanalo, HI $55,584

Waimea, HI $55,013 Waipahu, HI $55,548 Honolulu, HI $55,632 J B P H H, HI $55,622 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $55,507 Schofield Barracks, HI $55,491 Fort Shafter, HI $55,632 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $55,632

Camp H M Smith, HI $55,619 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $55,565 Wake Island, HI $55,632

Prison Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Prison 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

$51,692

Average $55,915/year

$60,980

$4,308

Average $4,660/month

$5,082

$994

Average $1,075/week

$1,173

$25

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,980	$5,082	$1,173	$29
Average	$55,915	$4,660	$1,075	$27
25th Percentile	$51,692	$4,308	$994	$25

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Prison Officer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Prison Officer make in Hawaii?

Key Factors That Influence Prison Officer Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for Prison Officers

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