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.
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
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Prison Officer Salary Range
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 Salary | AU$61,822/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -19% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
27%
27%
Male
73%
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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