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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Prison Officer in Lansing, MI is $50,171. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,906 to a high of $60,756, with most professionals earning between $44,798 and $55,712.

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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 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 Lansing, MI. The base salary for Prison Officer ranges from $44,798 to $55,712 with the average base salary of $50,171. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,798 to $55,712 with the average total cash compensation of $50,171.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $50,171 $44,798 - $55,712
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $50,171 $44,798 - $55,712
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,303 - $56,339 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Flint, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,137 - $53,646 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Ann Arbor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,524 - $57,859 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Novi, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,302 - $57,582 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Saginaw, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,373 - $53,939 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Farmington, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,085 - $57,312 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Prison Custody Officer LOCATION Lansing, MI MINIMUM SALARY $39,558 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,528
JOB TITLE Prison Chaplain LOCATION Lansing, MI MINIMUM SALARY $60,574 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,278
JOB TITLE Prison Counselor LOCATION Lansing, MI MINIMUM SALARY $39,013 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,896
JOB TITLE Prison Teacher LOCATION Lansing, MI MINIMUM SALARY $38,379 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,715
JOB TITLE Prison Governor LOCATION Lansing, MI MINIMUM SALARY $39,558 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,528
JOB TITLE Correctional Officer LOCATION Lansing, MI MINIMUM SALARY $43,231 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,731
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About Lansing, Michigan    Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton Co....More

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