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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Colorado
- Greeley$78,620
- Grand Junction$70,130
- Denver$69,760
- Colorado Springs$65,410
- Pueblo$62,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley | $78,620 | $75,330 | $62,140 | $61,388 | 100 |
| Grand Junction | $70,130 | $73,150 | $57,340 | $55,789 | 95 |
| Denver | $69,760 | $65,660 | $56,360 | $55,545 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $65,410 | $57,080 | $56,360 | $52,567 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $62,150 | $59,600 | $56,930 | $50,091 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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