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Correctional Officer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$25.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,870/year ($3,656/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 450 Correctional Officer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Correctional Officer salary of $53,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,870 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $53,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,277 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,116 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,546 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,870 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,656 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Vermont?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Vermont is $53,810 per year ($25.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,320 and $64,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $53,810, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $43,870 per year ($3,656 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 450 Correctional Officer jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.