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Correctional Officer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$28.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,967/year ($4,081/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,610 Correctional Officer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Correctional Officer salary of $59,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,967 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $59,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,944 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,542 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$916 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,967 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Ohio?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Ohio is $59,370 per year ($28.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,480 and $66,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $59,370, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $48,967 per year ($4,081 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 12,610 Correctional Officer jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.