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Correctional Officer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$30.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,222/year ($4,268/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,560 Correctional Officer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Correctional Officer salary of $63,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,222 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $63,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,435 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,855 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,948 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,222 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,268 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Pennsylvania is $63,460 per year ($30.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,500 and $79,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $63,460, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $51,222 per year ($4,268 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 15,560 Correctional Officer jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.