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Correctional Officer Salary in Arizona (2026)
$26.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,377/year ($3,781/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,230 Correctional Officer jobs in Arizona (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Correctional Officer salary of $54,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,377 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $54,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,416 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,205 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$972 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,377 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,781 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Arizona?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Arizona is $54,970 per year ($26.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,140 and $62,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $54,970, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $45,377 per year ($3,781 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 14,230 Correctional Officer jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.