Prison Officer Salary in Mobile, AL

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How much does a Prison Officer make in Mobile, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Prison Officer in Mobile, AL is $47,227. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,565 to a high of $57,191, with most professionals earning between $42,169 and $52,443.

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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 Mobile, AL

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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 Mobile, AL. The base salary for Prison Officer ranges from $42,169 to $52,443 with the average base salary of $47,227. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,169 to $52,443 with the average total cash compensation of $47,227.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,227 $42,169 - $52,443
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $47,227 $42,169 - $52,443
* 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 Mobile, AL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Pascagoula, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,827 - $50,774 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Pensacola, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,790 - $51,971 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,017 - $51,010 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,693 - $50,607 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,439 - $50,290 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Georgiana, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,716 - $50,636 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
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JOB TITLE Prison Teacher LOCATION Mobile, AL MINIMUM SALARY $36,127 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,211
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About Mobile, Alabama    Mobile (/moʊˈbiːl/ moh-BEEL; French pronunciation: ​[mɔ.bil]) is the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The population within the c....More

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