Correctional Officer Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-08-14, the median posted salary for Correctional Officer positions in Alaska is $77,605 per year, based on 16 public-sector job postings from 1 Alaska employer tracked by Alaska Jobs.
On the state salary schedule
Postings for this role cite state pay Ranges 11, 13, 14, 15. On the current GG schedule (basic pay, before geographic differential):
| Range | Step A (new hire) | Step F (~5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Range 11 | $44,870/yr | $52,240/yr |
| Range 13 | $50,642/yr | $59,865/yr |
| Range 14 | $54,034/yr | $64,370/yr |
| Range 15 | $57,798/yr | $69,030/yr |
Duty stations outside Anchorage add a geographic differential of up to 60% on top of these figures. Full tables: Alaska state salary schedule.
Median over time
weekly snapshots since 2026-27
Who hires this role
Corrections
Quick answers computed from the live data — always current
What does a Correctional Officer make in Alaska?
The median posted salary for Correctional Officer in Alaska is $77,605 per year, based on 16 public-sector job postings from 1 Alaska employer tracked by Alaska Jobs. The middle half of postings pay between $71,245 and $83,158 per year.
What is the salary range for Correctional Officer jobs in Alaska?
Across current and recent Alaska listings, posted pay for Correctional Officer runs from $64,002 at the low end to $120,370 at the high end. The 10th–90th percentile band is $67,163 to $86,034.
Who hires Correctional Officers in Alaska?
Alaska employers with recent Correctional Officer postings include Corrections.
What State of Alaska salary range is a Correctional Officer?
State of Alaska postings for Correctional Officer use salary ranges 11, 13, 14, 15. Exact pay is set by range and step on the state salary schedule, plus a geographic differential of up to 60 percent depending on duty station.
Open Correctional Officer listings
- Correctional Officer 1 — Corrections · $32.31 Hourly
Figures are posted salaries — the ranges employers advertise — annualized for comparison (how we compute this). Actual offers depend on step placement, bargaining unit, and duty station.