Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Georgia
Ranked #43 of 49 · GA
24.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,980 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $47,520
Employment 10,640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,820P25 $43,290 Median $47,520P75 $53,390P90 $58,430
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Georgia earn between $36,820 and $58,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in Georgia is $47,980, about 24.6% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | $54,010 | $47,590 | 290 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $53,390 | $54,750 | 580 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $49,590 | $46,390 | 140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $49,380 | $51,800 | 2,910 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $48,810 | $50,770 | 410 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,730 | $50,900 | 210 |
| Savannah, GA | $48,450 | $54,480 | 300 |
| Valdosta, GA | $48,450 | $47,190 | 210 |