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Correctional Officer Salary in Alaska (2026)
$34.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,032/year ($4,919/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 850 Correctional Officer jobs in Alaska (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Correctional Officer salary of $71,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $59,032 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $71,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,869 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,459 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,032 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,919 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Alaska?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Alaska is $71,360 per year ($34.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,440 and $79,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $71,360, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $59,032 per year ($4,919 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 850 Correctional Officer jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.