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Correctional Officer Salary in Cary, North Carolina

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$49,610/ year

Median Correctional Officer in Cary, NC

$31,160
10th
$38,000
25th
$49,610
Median
$64,000
75th
$78,080
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$49,610
Total compensation (est.)
$57,051
Bonus range
$1,900 – $7,680
Mean salary
$52,587

How This Compares

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Cary, NC median
$49,610
North Carolina median
$50,602-2.0%
National median
$49,610

Cost of living in Cary is 0% below the national average. Salary of $49,610 here is equivalent to $49,610 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$35,719-28.0%
3-5 years
$45,145-9.0%
6-10 years
$55,563+12.0%
10+ years
$68,462+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$43,657-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$49,610
Enterprise (5,000+)
$58,540+18.0%

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Correctional Officer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Charlotte, NC$49,610/yr
Raleigh, NC$49,610/yr
Greensboro, NC$49,610/yr
Durham, NC$49,610/yr
Winston-Salem, NC$49,610/yr

Related Jobs in Cary

Police Officer$67,290/yr
Firefighter$58,290/yr
Security Guard$35,830/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$24/hr
Monthly gross$4,134/mo
25th percentile$38,000/yr
75th percentile$64,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

North Carolina Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.9%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Correctional Officer salary in Cary?

The median Correctional Officer salary in Cary is $49,610 per year, with a range from $38,000 at the 25th percentile to $64,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Correctional Officer pay in Cary compare to the national average?

Correctional Officer salaries in Cary are 0% above the national median of $49,610. After adjusting for Cary's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $49,610 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Correctional Officer salaries in Cary?

In Cary, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Correctional Officer roles start around $31,160, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $78,080 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Cary a good place for Correctional Officer jobs?

Cary offers a Correctional Officer median of $49,610, which is 0% above the US median of $49,610. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Cary is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Correctional Officer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Correctional Officer in Cary is $64,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.