Correctional Counselor II (Specialist)
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Quoted rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $9,609 to $12,094 | $115,308 to $145,128 | |
| J | $10,089 to $12,699 | $121,068 to $152,388 | |
| L | $9,435 to $11,918 | $113,220 to $143,016 | |
| R | $55.76 to $70.43 an hour | $9,665 to $12,208 | $115,981 to $146,494 |
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
251 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 245 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 6 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists across all California employers was $103,640 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $113,220 to $152,388 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.)