Hiring a correctional officer: the market today
The short answer ·
507 open postings ask for a correctional officer as of Oct 10, 2026, from 91 employers. The median advertised pay is $59,914, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 287 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
507open postings
91employers hiring
$59,914median advertised pay
287new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 374 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a correctional officer?
Competitive. 91 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Department of Corrections with 55 open postings.
What should I pay a correctional officer?
Advertised pay centers on $59,914. The middle half runs from $48,742 to $66,487.