Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Connecticut
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut earn an average of $64,570 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $63,630. The best-paying metro area is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $65,560.
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Connecticut vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63,630 | $30.59 |
| Connecticut | $64,570 | $31.05 |
| Massachusetts | $82,890 | $39.85 |
| New York | $77,240 | $37.13 |
Related jobs in Connecticut
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,920
- Security Guards$45,180
- Firefighters$73,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$114,260
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$101,890
- Bailiffs$110,280
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Connecticut?
The average is $64,570 a year, and the median is $64,750. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $63,630.
What is the hourly wage in Connecticut?
$31.05 an hour on average; the median is $31.13.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($65,560), followed by Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT ($63,700). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT ($63,700).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #18 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.