Correctional Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Correctional Manager make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Correctional Manager in the United States is $52,906 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Correctional Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,903
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,651 to $61,280
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,957

Key Factors That Influence Correctional Manager Salaries

A Correctional Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Correctional Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Correctional Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,860
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,137
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,977
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,139
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,069
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Correctional Manager less than 1 year $48,860
Early Career Level Correctional Manager 1-2 years $49,137
Mid-Level Level Correctional Manager 2-4 years $50,977
Senior-Level Level Correctional Manager 5-8 years $53,139
Expert Level Correctional Manager over 8 years $54,069

Top Paying Cities for Correctional Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $66,730
  • San Francisco: $66,000
  • Oakland: $64,609

How Education impacts a Correctional Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Correctional Manager professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Correctional Manager with a high school is between $43,888 and $50,709.

Correctional Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Correctional Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 1%
High School 26.3%
Associate's Degree 19.1%
Bachelor's Degree 46.4%
Master's Degree or MBA 7.2%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

Correctional Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Correctional Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$46,651
Average $52,906/year
$61,280
$3,888
Average $4,409/month
$5,107
$897
Average $1,017/week
$1,178
$22
Average $25/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $61,280 $5,107 $1,178 $29
Average $52,906 $4,409 $1,017 $25
25th Percentile $46,651 $3,888 $897 $22

Most common benefits for Correctional Manager

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Correctional Manager

Here are companies hiring for Correctional Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    USPS | Columbus, OH

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