Detention Aide

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

390 people hold the Detention Aide role across 1 department in Missouri, with a median total compensation of $10,911. Among 2 jurisdictions where this role is reported, Missouri ranks #2 by median pay.

Employees: 390
Median pay: $10,911
Departments: 1
Cross-jurisdiction: #2 of 2

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Detention Aide pay in other jurisdictions

Where Detention Aides are paid most

City of Chicago

$86,772 · 161

Median total compensation for comparable Detention Aide roles 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.