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Correctional Officer Salary in Indiana (2026)
$23.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,595/year ($3,300/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,060 Correctional Officer jobs in Indiana (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Correctional Officer salary of $48,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,595 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,621 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,698 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,426 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,595 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Indiana?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Indiana is $48,340 per year ($23.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,840 and $56,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $48,340, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $39,595 per year ($3,300 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 8,060 Correctional Officer jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.