First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers is $30.18 an hour ($62,780 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.

$30.18Median hourly pay

$49,790–$75,090Middle half of workers, yearly

780People in this job in Kentucky

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($77,970). Kentucky ranks 39th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.44	$36,280
25% of workers	$23.94	$49,790
Half of workers (median)	$30.18	$62,780
75% of workers	$36.10	$75,090
90% of workers	$42.11	$87,580

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County	$67,840	200
Lexington-Fayette	$67,530	60

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky

Job	Median yearly pay
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$63,180
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$60,490
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$42,310
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$80,390
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$41,870
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$59,610
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$50,260
Bailiffs	$30,760

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.