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Correctional Officer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$35.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,966/year ($4,830/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,360 Correctional Officer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Correctional Officer salary of $73,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,966 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $73,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,333 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,620 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,550 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,966 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Wisconsin is $73,470 per year ($35.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,550 and $84,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $73,470, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $57,966 per year ($4,830 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 7,360 Correctional Officer jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.