Corrections Officer

Supervise and maintain custody of incarcerated individuals, enforce facility rules, and keep the facility secure.

752 people hold the Corrections Officer role across 2 departments in Louisville Metro, Kentucky, with a median total compensation of $35,948. Among 3 jurisdictions where this role is reported, Louisville Metro, Kentucky ranks #3 by median pay.

Employees: 752
Median pay: $35,948
Departments: 2
Cross-jurisdiction: #3 of 3

Compare jurisdictions

Corrections Officer pay in other jurisdictions

Where Corrections Officers are paid most

City of Las Vegas

$147,522 · 496

Arkansas

$50,845 · 142

Median total compensation for comparable Corrections Officerroles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.

Within Louisville Metro, Kentucky

Departments with this role

Largest Louisville Metro, Kentucky departments for this role

Department of Corrections

438 · $30,980

Metro Corrections

314 · $47,841

Departments in Louisville Metro, Kentuckyemploying the most people in this role. Each bar links to that department’s page for the role.