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Correctional Officer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$30.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,926/year ($4,244/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,250 Correctional Officer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Correctional Officer salary of $63,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,926 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $63,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,426 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,849 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,180 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,926 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,244 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Nebraska?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Nebraska is $63,380 per year ($30.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,160 and $72,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $63,380, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $50,926 per year ($4,244 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 3,250 Correctional Officer jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.