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Correctional Officer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$24.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,345/year ($3,362/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,270 Correctional Officer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Correctional Officer salary of $50,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,345 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $50,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,837 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,836 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,122 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,345 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,362 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Virginia?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Virginia is $50,140 per year ($24.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,570 and $59,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $50,140, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $40,345 per year ($3,362 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 11,270 Correctional Officer jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.