First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in California

In California, the median pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers is $63.08 an hour ($131,210 a year). About 4,550 people work in this job there.

$63.08Median hourly pay

$125,590–$144,400Middle half of workers, yearly

4,550People in this job in California

That is 68% higher than the U.S. median ($77,970). California ranks 1st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$52.32	$108,830
25% of workers	$60.38	$125,590
Half of workers (median)	$63.08	$131,210
75% of workers	$69.42	$144,400
90% of workers	$74.81	$155,600

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$135,040	540
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles	$132,490	110
Fresno	$131,790	350
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$131,780	590
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$131,630	160
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$127,390	250

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for first-line supervisors of correctional officers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
Job outlook: -2.5% over ten years, declining · about 3,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in California

Job	Median yearly pay
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$77,590
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$118,880
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$96,370
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$103,640
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$53,620
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$163,960
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$124,840
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$53,960

Other job titles for this job

Commissary ManagerCorrection Officer SupervisorCorrection WardenCorrectional CaptainCorrectional Case Records SupervisorCorrectional Housing Unit ManagerCorrectional Officer CaptainCorrectional Program SupervisorCorrectional SupervisorCorrections LieutenantDetention DirectorDetention Supervisor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.