Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $20.34 an hour ($42,310 a year). About 6,770 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). Kentucky ranks 46th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.38 | $29,910 |
| 25% of workers | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.34 | $42,310 |
| 75% of workers | $24.19 | $50,310 |
| 90% of workers | $29.72 | $61,820 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $51,510 | 700 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $45,330 | 880 |
| Owensboro | $41,120 | 90 |
| Bowling Green | $41,100 | 240 |
| Paducah | $39,120 | 50 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,420 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $80,390 |
| Residential Advisors | $30,260 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $59,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $50,260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $62,780 |
| Bailiffs | $30,760 |
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