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Correctional Officer Salary in Michigan (2026)
$30.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,899/year ($4,242/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,220 Correctional Officer jobs in Michigan (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Correctional Officer salary of $64,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,899 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $64,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,502 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,898 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,721 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,899 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,242 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Michigan?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Michigan is $64,020 per year ($30.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,630 and $68,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $64,020, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $50,899 per year ($4,242 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 8,220 Correctional Officer jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.