Correctional Officer Salary in Australia

AU$61,822
per year
per week
AU$1,188
per week
per year

Correctional Officer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Correctional Officer is AU$61,822 per year (AU$1,188 per week), which is AU$8,066 (-12%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Prison Officer can expect an average starting salary of AU$49,842. The highest salaries can exceed AU$80,000.
AU$49,842
Low
AU$61,822
Average salary
AU$80,000
High
AU$958
Low
AU$1,188
Average salary
AU$1,538
High

Prison Officer Salary Range

Low
AU$49,842
Average salary
AU$61,822
Senior
AU$72,339
High
AU$80,000
Low
AU$958
Average salary
AU$1,188
Senior
AU$1,391
High
AU$1,538
Among Prison Officers in Australia, early career or casual Prison Officers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Custodial Correctional Officers or Correctional Supervisors enjoy the highest salaries.

Correctional Officer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Correctional Officer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$50,000 per year. A mid career Prison Officer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$60,000, while a Senior Correctional Officer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$72,000. Prison Officers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than AU$73,000 per year.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Correctional Officer in Australia

Late Career▲ +18%
Senior▲ +16%
Average SalaryAU$61,822/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -19%

Gender Breakdown

Female
27%
Male
73%

Correctional Officer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Correctional Officer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Correctional Officer

How much does a Correctional Officer make in Australia?
A Correctional Officer in Australia earns an average of AU$61,822 gross per year, which is about AU$1,188 gross per week. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Correctional Officer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Correctional Officer in Australia?
The starting salary of a Correctional Officer in Australia is around AU$49,842 gross per year. Early career or casual Prison Officers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Correctional Officer in Australia?
The highest salary of a Correctional Officer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$80,000 gross per year. Custodial Correctional Officers or Correctional Supervisors usually have the highest salaries.
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