Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $40,446 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -30.2% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 5,430 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $35,930 to $52,120 depending on location.
$40,446
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$52,120
Highest paying metro
$35,930
Lowest paying metro
5,430
Employed in Kentucky
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Correctional Officers and Jailers
inCorrectional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $52,120 | $43,840 | $63,340 | 550 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47,440 | $39,930 | $58,170 | 670 |
| East Kentucky | $41,070 | $30,410 | $48,800 | 1,430 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $39,120 | $27,290 | $42,310 | 50 |
| West Kentucky | $39,120 | $30,440 | $41,070 | 910 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,960 | $30,380 | $38,960 | 110 |
| Owensboro, KY | $38,300 | $38,300 | $45,700 | — |
| Central Kentucky | $36,260 | $30,380 | $41,070 | 610 |
| South Central Kentucky | $36,140 | $31,320 | $48,800 | 940 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,930 | $28,390 | $38,820 | 160 |