Correctional Officer salary in Kentucky
Average salary
$37,000/yr
Based on 522 income tax records
$20,000
$67,500
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
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$20,000
$67,500
DATA PROVIDED BY
Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
How much do Correctional Officers make?
The average salary for a Correctional Officer in Kentucky is $37,000 per year.
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Correctional Officer salary by city
Location
Average salary per year
Salary range
Somerset, KY
10 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$51K – $62K
London, KY
11 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$32K – $55K
Richmond, KY
11 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$31K – $54K
Louisville, KY
48 income tax records
$40,500/yr
$36K – $45K
Georgetown, KY
13 income tax records
$39,500/yr
$29K – $62K
Lexington, KY
36 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$31K – $47K
Beattyville, KY
10 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$30K – $45K
West Liberty, KY
10 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$33K – $34K
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Correctional Officer salary by company
Employer
Average salary per year
Salary range
National Finance Center, Kentucky
94 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$53K – $66K
Louisville Jefferson Co Metro, Kentucky
25 income tax records
$46,000/yr
$43K – $49K
Lexington Fayette Urban Co Gov, Kentucky
28 income tax records
$43,500/yr
$38K – $48K
CoreCivic, Kentucky
11 income tax records
$36,000/yr
$33K – $43K
Department Of Corrections, Kentucky
147 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$31K – $39K
Red Onion State Prison, Kentucky
11 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$33K – $35K
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Correctional Officer demographics in Kentucky
59% are single
41% are married
53% have kids
33% own a home
Correctional Officer salaries by age
Effective Tax Rates for Correctional Officers in Kentucky
522 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a correctional officer in Kentucky is $37,000 per year. Correctional officer salaries
in Kentucky can vary between $20,000 to $67,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses,
tips, and more.
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This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 522 tax returns from TurboTax customers
who reported their occupation as correctional officer.
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The following companies offer the highest salaries for correctional officers in Kentucky:
National Finance Center ($61,500 a year),
Louisville Jefferson Co Metro ($46,000 a year),
and Lexington Fayette Urban Co Gov ($43,500 a year).
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for correctional officers in Kentucky:
Somerset, KY ($52,500 a year),
London, KY ($45,000 a year),
and Richmond, KY ($41,000 a year).
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