Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $22.84 an hour ($47,520 a year). About 10,640 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). Georgia ranks 42nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.70 | $36,820 |
| 25% of workers | $20.81 | $43,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.84 | $47,520 |
| 75% of workers | $25.67 | $53,390 |
| 90% of workers | $28.09 | $58,430 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | $54,010 | 290 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $53,390 | 580 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $49,590 | 140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $49,380 | 2,910 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $48,810 | 410 |
| Gainesville | $48,730 | 210 |
| Savannah | $48,450 | 300 |
| Valdosta | $48,450 | 210 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $47,900 | 80 |
| Hinesville | $47,800 | 100 |
| Dalton | $47,440 | 110 |
| Warner Robins | $46,930 | 180 |
| Rome | $38,440 | 150 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $34,980 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $58,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $80,120 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $65,430 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $60,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $49,400 |
| Residential Advisors | $39,380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $58,640 |
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