Correctional Officers and Jailers pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,720 or more. The middle half of correctional officers and jailers in Worcester earn between $75,070 and $101,620.
- $66K10th
- $75K25th
- $92KMedian
- $102K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,420 | $7,368 | $42.51 |
| Median | $91,980 | $7,665 | $44.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,070 | $6,256 | $36.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,620 | $8,468 | $48.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Correctional officers and jailers in Worcester earn 7% more than the Massachusetts average ($82,890) and 39% more than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +56% against the U.S. median of $58,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $88,420 | $91,980 | $66,380 | $104,720 | 640 |
| Massachusetts | $82,890 | $86,310 | $63,520 | $101,620 | 6,360 |
| United States | $63,630 | $58,940 | $42,760 | $93,220 | 380,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $88,420, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $66,932 a year, or $5,578 a month and $2,574 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for correctional officers and jailers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $88,420 buys what about $86,244 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Worcester$88,420
- Boston$84,780
- Barnstable$80,630
- Springfield$72,300
All Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for correctional officers and jailers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($126,290).
- San Jose, CA$126,290
- San Luis Obispo, CA$102,510
- Salinas, CA$99,160
- San Francisco, CA$97,620
- Bakersfield, CA$96,930
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Worcester: questions
How much do correctional officers and jailers make an hour in Worcester?
$42.51 an hour on average, and $44.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level correctional officers and jailers salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the correctional officers and jailers take-home pay in Worcester?
About $66,932 a year ($5,578 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,420. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do correctional officers and jailers earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
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; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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