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Correctional Officer Salary in Missouri (2026)
$20.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,359/year ($2,947/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,670 Correctional Officer jobs in Missouri (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Correctional Officer salary of $42,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,359 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $42,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,934 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,260 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,066 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,359 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,947 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Missouri?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Missouri is $42,620 per year ($20.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,620 and $46,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $42,620, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $35,359 per year ($2,947 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 6,670 Correctional Officer jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.