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Correctional Officer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$30.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,965/year ($4,247/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $53,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,060 Correctional Officer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Correctional Officer salary of $64,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,965 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $64,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,530 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,915 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,840 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,965 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,247 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Maryland?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Maryland is $64,250 per year ($30.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,700 and $66,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $64,250, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $50,965 per year ($4,247 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 Maryland?
- BLS counts 6,060 Correctional Officer jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.