Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $36.93 an hour ($76,820 a year). About 27,770 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). New York ranks 7th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.34 | $58,940 |
| 25% of workers | $32.91 | $68,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.93 | $76,820 |
| 75% of workers | $43.87 | $91,250 |
| 90% of workers | $44.82 | $93,220 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $93,220 | 14,730 |
| Elmira | $76,820 | 550 |
| Rochester | $76,820 | 1,390 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $76,170 | 1,590 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $75,240 | 1,990 |
| Utica-Rome | $72,890 | 1,300 |
| Syracuse | $72,060 | 530 |
| Glens Falls | $69,840 | 370 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $59,970 | 600 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $44,240 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $92,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $124,080 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $101,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $59,890 |
| Residential Advisors | $48,380 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $80,350 |
| Bailiffs | $77,540 |
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