Prison Officer Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Prison Officer make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Prison Officer in Houston, TX is $51,874. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,257 to a high of $62,823, with most professionals earning between $46,317 and $57,605.

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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 Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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51874

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Prison Officer ranges from $46,317 to $57,605 with the average base salary of $51,874. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,317 to $57,605 with the average total cash compensation of $51,874.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $51,874 $46,317 - $57,605
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $51,874 $46,317 - $57,605
* 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 Houston, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,814 - $58,223 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,028 - $58,490 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,788 - $55,704 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,878 - $54,573 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,846 - $52,045 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,416 - $56,485 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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