Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $24.11 an hour ($50,140 a year). About 11,270 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). Virginia ranks 36th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.27 | $46,320 |
| 25% of workers | $22.87 | $47,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.11 | $50,140 |
| 75% of workers | $28.38 | $59,030 |
| 90% of workers | $33.93 | $70,570 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $54,390 | 130 |
| Charlottesville | $52,700 | 300 |
| Richmond | $51,660 | 1,930 |
| Harrisonburg | $50,950 | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $50,170 | 150 |
| Roanoke | $50,070 | 270 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $49,900 | 1,520 |
| Lynchburg | $49,290 | 300 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $47,850 | 260 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,640 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $65,870 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $101,230 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $112,760 |
| Residential Advisors | $42,890 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $58,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $64,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $60,790 |
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