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Correctional Officer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$19.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,379/year ($2,782/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,960 Correctional Officer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Correctional Officer salary of $39,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,379 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $39,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,602 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,049 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$821 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,379 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,782 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Louisiana?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Louisiana is $39,850 per year ($19.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,960 and $46,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $39,850, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $33,379 per year ($2,782 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 7,960 Correctional Officer jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.