Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in California
In California, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $46.33 an hour ($96,370 a year). About 37,860 people work in this job there.
That is 64% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). California ranks 1st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.47 | $63,380 |
| 25% of workers | $36.72 | $76,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.33 | $96,370 |
| 75% of workers | $52.69 | $109,580 |
| 90% of workers | $55.16 | $114,730 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $132,670 | 1,050 |
| Salinas | $109,620 | 1,510 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $107,220 | 3,280 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $107,220 | 710 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $107,220 | 1,220 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $99,880 | 1,500 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $94,740 | 470 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $94,730 | 4,800 |
| Fresno | $94,010 | 2,660 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $89,730 | 1,920 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $80,950 | 120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $78,770 | 6,070 |
| Merced | $78,370 | 270 |
| Redding | $57,960 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,240 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $118,880 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $103,640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $163,960 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $124,840 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,960 |
| Residential Advisors | $46,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $131,210 |
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