subject: Correctional Officer Employment [print this page] The average salary in the correctional officer employment in the United States is $32, 817. For the 25th percentile, they received $25, 872, for the 75th percentile they have a salary of $41, 383. Addition to the typical benefits, correctional officers employed in the local government sector are provided with uniforms and clothing allowance. The retirement coverage is usually at age 50 after 20 years of service or at any age with 25 years of service.
