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Correctional Officer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$41.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,234/year ($5,436/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $71,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,360 Correctional Officer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Correctional Officer salary of $86,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,234 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $86,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,158 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,603 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,316 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,234 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,436 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Massachusetts is $86,310 per year ($41.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $71,280 and $91,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $86,310, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $65,234 per year ($5,436 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,360 Correctional Officer jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.