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Correctional Officer Salary in Maine (2026)
$25.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,813/year ($3,484/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,090 Correctional Officer jobs in Maine (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Correctional Officer salary of $52,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,813 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $52,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,148 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,034 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,735 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,813 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,484 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Maine?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Maine is $52,730 per year ($25.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,820 and $58,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $52,730, a single filer in Maine takes home about $41,813 per year ($3,484 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,090 Correctional Officer jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.