Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $22.43 an hour ($46,660 a year). About 4,970 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). Alabama ranks 43rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.63 | $30,430 |
| 25% of workers | $17.26 | $35,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.43 | $46,660 |
| 75% of workers | $30.84 | $64,140 |
| 90% of workers | $35.71 | $74,290 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $64,690 | 300 |
| Birmingham | $57,570 | 870 |
| Montgomery | $55,360 | 970 |
| Tuscaloosa | $50,230 | 0 |
| Dothan | $45,900 | 100 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $45,170 | 70 |
| Huntsville | $44,800 | 410 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $43,490 | 260 |
| Decatur | $38,770 | 170 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $35,900 | 80 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $34,280 | 80 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for correctional officers and jailers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.4% over ten years, declining · about 28,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $33,720 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $51,270 |
| Residential Advisors | $27,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $75,970 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $66,290 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $47,440 |
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