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Correctional Officer Salary in Georgia (2026)
$22.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,519/year ($3,210/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,640 Correctional Officer jobs in Georgia (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Correctional Officer salary of $47,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,519 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $47,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,522 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,635 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,843 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,519 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,210 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Georgia?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Georgia is $47,520 per year ($22.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,290 and $53,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $47,520, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $38,519 per year ($3,210 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 10,640 Correctional Officer jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.