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Correctional Officer Salary in Nevada (2026)
$36.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,641/year ($5,220/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,240 Correctional Officer jobs in Nevada (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Correctional Officer salary of $76,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $62,641 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $76,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,998 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,851 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,641 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Nevada?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Nevada is $76,490 per year ($36.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,010 and $93,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $76,490, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $62,641 per year ($5,220 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 3,240 Correctional Officer jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.