Hiring a correctional officer: the market today
The short answer ·
572 open postings ask for a correctional officer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 80 employers. The median advertised minimum is $51,750. 225 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
572open postings
80employers hiring
$51,750median advertised minimum
225new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 394 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a correctional officer?
Competitive. 80 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Department of Corrections with 60 open postings.
What should I pay a correctional officer?
Advertised minimums center on $51,750. The middle half runs from $47,925 to $65,545.