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Detention Officer salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Detention Officer roles in United States, updated Oct 6, 2026.
- Median base pay$28.00/hr$58,200 a year full-time
- Typical range$22.59–$34.04/hrMiddle half of postings
- Top 10%$34.42/hrand above
- Postings6with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Detention Officer postings in United States
- Detention OfficerBrown County South Dakota · Aberdeen, SD · $22.59/hr · Posted Oct 5, 2026View posting
- Detention OfficerAk-Chin Indian Community · Maricopa, AZ · $25.81–$34.85/hr · Posted Oct 4, 2026View posting
- Detention OfficerManagement & Training · Marana, AZ · $28.00/hr · Posted Oct 4, 2026View posting
- Detention OfficerAk-Chin Indian Community · Maricopa, AZ · $28.98–$39.11/hr · Posted Oct 4, 2026View posting
- Detention OfficerJacksongov · Jackson, MS · $20.60/hr · Posted Sep 27, 2026View posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Detention Officer make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Detention Officer jobs in United States is $28.00/hr ($58.2K/yr), from 6 job postings with pay at 5 companies.
What is the typical Detention Officer pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $22.59–$34.04/hr. The top 10% list $71.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $42.8K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Detention Officer jobs?
The median here is $28.00/hr ($58.2K/yr), against $28.00/hr ($58.2K/yr) across all 6 postings for the role.
How many Detention Officer jobs in United States list pay?
6 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.