Correctional Officer
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Quoted rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25.84 to $25.84 an hour | $4,479 to $4,479 | $53,747 to $53,747 |
| A | $4,479 to $4,479 | $53,748 to $53,748 | |
| B | $5,248 to $6,273 | $62,976 to $75,276 | |
| C | $6,971 to $8,765 | $83,652 to $105,180 | |
| J | $5,510 to $6,587 | $66,120 to $79,044 | |
| K | $7,320 to $9,203 | $87,840 to $110,436 |
Hourly and daily rates are shown again as their monthly and annual equivalents, at 2,080 hours or 260 working days a year.
Representation
California Correctional Peace Officers Association represents Bargaining Unit R06, Corrections.
Where these jobs are
22,241 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 21,244 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 997 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers across all California employers was $96,370 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $53,747 to $110,436 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 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote R3 Range 3 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.