Correctional Counselor I
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Quoted rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $7,278 to $8,726 | $87,336 to $104,712 | |
| B | $8,809 to $10,572 | $105,708 to $126,864 | |
| J | $7,642 to $9,162 | $91,704 to $109,944 | |
| K | $52.06 to $62.48 an hour | $9,024 to $10,830 | $108,285 to $129,958 |
| L | $7,873 to $7,873 | $94,476 to $94,476 | |
| M | $51.87 to $65.24 an hour | $8,991 to $11,308 | $107,890 to $135,699 |
| W | $7,498 to $7,498 | $89,976 to $89,976 | |
| X | $8,777 to $11,039 | $105,324 to $132,468 |
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
757 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 734 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 23 |
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 $87,336 to $135,699 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 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote R3 Range 3 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.