Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer salary by state
What First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
Top skills:Social PerceptivenessMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationActive ListeningSpeaking
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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer pay by experience level
Entry level$54,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$62,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$80,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$107,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$132,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-2.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,300
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
52,180 workers
$87,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
33,630 workers
$87,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
17,130 workers
$87,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
1,420 workers
$98,000
Facilities Support Services
1,060 workers
$70,000
Hospitals
90 workers
$82,500
Hospitals, State Government Owned
90 workers
$82,500
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
90 workers
$83,000
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
50 workers
$68,500
Other Residential Care Facilities
50 workers
$68,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer pays 24% above the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer make?
The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer in the United States is $87,500 per year, or about $42.07 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $62,000 and $107,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?
The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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