Prison Officer Salary in La Grange, KY

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How much does a Prison Officer make in La Grange, KY? The average Prison Officer salary in La Grange, KY is $47,231 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $42,172 and $52,447. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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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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Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), Chief Executive Officer
Edgility Consulting - Milpitas , CA
... to prison, and advance justice in California and beyond. Founded in 2000, FLY has been guided by ... The CEO has direct supervision of three executive team members and an executive assistant. The CEO ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Chief Financial Officer
GRIP - Training Institute - Berkeley , CA
* Are you a seasoned nonprofit CFO or finance leader who still loves accounting? * Would you be ... The focus of our work is the prison system. The Guiding Rage Into Power (GRIP) program is an ...
LinkedIn - 27 days ago
Correctional Officer
Missouri Department of Corrections - Farmington , MO
As a Correctional Officer, your role is pivotal in achieving this mission. Your will uphold the law ... About 96 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released into Missouri cities ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Mobile Correctional Officer
Missouri Department of Corrections - Kansas City , MO
As a Correctional Officer, your role is pivotal in achieving this mission. Your will uphold the law ... About 96 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released into Missouri cities ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Chief Executive Officer
Kinetic Staffing - Jackson , MS
MAGCOR is seeking a visionaryChief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its mission of empowering ... MAGCOR, officially recognized as the Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation as defined in 47-5 ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago
Correctional Officer
Missouri Department of Corrections - Charleston , MO
As a Correctional Officer, your role is pivotal in achieving this mission. Your will uphold the law ... About 96 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released into Missouri cities ...
ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Prison Officer in La Grange, KY

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What is the average salary for Prison Officer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Prison Officer in La Grange, KY. The base salary for Prison Officer ranges from $42,172 to $52,447 with the average base salary of $47,231. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,172 to $52,447 with the average total cash compensation of $47,231.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,231 $42,172 - $52,447
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $47,231 $42,172 - $52,447
* 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 La Grange, KY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO La Grange, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,047 - $53,536 COMPARE TO La Grange, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,456 - $51,556 COMPARE TO La Grange, KY
CITY, STATE Lexington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,521 - $52,882 COMPARE TO La Grange, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,344 - $55,149 COMPARE TO La Grange, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,344 - $55,149 COMPARE TO La Grange, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,105 - $52,364 COMPARE TO La Grange, KY
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About La Grange, Kentucky    La Grange is a home rule-class city in Oldham County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 8,082 at the time of the 2010 U.S. census. It....More

La Grange, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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