Correctional Officer Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median correctional officer in the Charlotte area earns $54,600 a year ($26.25 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($58,940) and 8% above the North Carolina median ($50,550). Half of the 1,690 correctional officers there earn between $48,580 and $63,150.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,760 | $38,850 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $48,580 | $44,460 | $48,640 |
| Median | $54,600 | $50,550 | $58,940 |
| 75th percentile | $63,150 | $54,680 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $74,280 | $63,150 | $93,220 |
| Average | $55,960 | $51,390 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 1,690 | 11,900 | 380,500 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 33rd for correctional officer pay among the 47 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,670).
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- Raleigh, NC: $54,070
- San Jose, CA: $132,670
- San Francisco, CA: $99,880
- Riverside, CA: $94,730
- New York, NY: $93,220
- Sacramento, CA: $89,730
- Boston, MA: $89,060
- Portland, OR: $84,640
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.