First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Louisiana

First-line supervisors of correctional officers in Louisiana earn the most in Alexandria (average $85,590 a year) and the least in New Orleans ($59,400), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of correctional officers average at $64,000 and the median at $58,960 for 1,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,380.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers average salary by city in Louisiana

Alexandria$85,590
Baton Rouge$66,160
New Orleans$59,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Alexandria	$85,590	$91,890	$82,850	$66,861	86
Baton Rouge	$66,160	$62,100	$53,360	$53,741	91
New Orleans	$59,400	$53,520	$44,890	$48,512	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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 33-1011.
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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