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Correctional Officer Salary in Idaho (2026)
$25.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,245/year ($3,604/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,370 Correctional Officer jobs in Idaho (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Correctional Officer salary of $53,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,245 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $53,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,250 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,099 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,986 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,245 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,604 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Idaho?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Idaho is $53,580 per year ($25.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,610 and $62,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $53,580, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $43,245 per year ($3,604 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 2,370 Correctional Officer jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.