Hiring a correctional officer: the market today
The short answer ·
440 open postings ask for a correctional officer as of Nov 11, 2026, from 102 employers. The median advertised pay is $59,634, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 183 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 335 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a correctional officer?
Hard. 102 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Department of Corrections with 56 open postings.
What should I pay a correctional officer?
Advertised pay centers on $59,634. The middle half runs from $49,010 to $69,684.
Where is a correctional officer being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Texas (57), Florida (42) and Missouri (36). Together they hold 31% of its 440 open postings.
Who can help me hire a correctional officer?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.