Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $13,161 to $15,067 | $157,932 to $180,804 |
Representation
California Correctional Supervisors Organization represents Bargaining Unit M06.
Where these jobs are
195 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 185 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 10 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for General and Operations Managers across all California employers was $124,390 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $157,932 to $180,804 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote P4 Pay differential code 4 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.