How Much Does A Jail Guard Make ?

Based on salaries in job postings collected by Web Scribble in 2024.

Jail Guard make $46,656 per year on average, or $22.43 per hour, in the United States. Jail Guard on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $38,896 a year, while the top 10% makes $60,528.

Average Salary for Jail Guard

Jail Guard in America make an average salary of $46,656 per year or $22.43 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $60,528 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $38,896 per year.

Most Common Jail Guard Benefits

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Jail Guard Salary Details

What is Jail Guard Salary

Percentile Annual Salary Monthly Salary Hourly Rate
90th Percentile $60,528 $5,044 $29.00
75th Percentile $49,140 $4,095 $24.00
Average $46,656 $3,888 $22.00
25th Percentile $40,300 $3,358 $19.00
10th Percentile $38,896 $3,241 $19.00
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