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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Indiana
- Fort Wayne$57,200
- Terre Haute$56,740
- Bloomington$55,210
- Evansville$53,270
- South Bend$52,040
- Lafayette$50,660
- Indianapolis$50,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $57,200 | $57,700 | $49,360 | $45,561 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $56,740 | $53,670 | $46,790 | $44,984 | 88 |
| Bloomington | $55,210 | $59,380 | $43,620 | $43,755 | 95 |
| Evansville | $53,270 | $56,330 | $46,980 | $42,761 | 92 |
| South Bend | $52,040 | $56,390 | $44,260 | $41,570 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $50,660 | $49,910 | $49,910 | $40,760 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $50,070 | $48,340 | $44,840 | $39,948 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%). 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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