West Virginia Correctional Officer Pay

Based on 18 postings, Aug 2025–Sep 2026

West Virginia posted Correctional Officer pay of $52,900–$57,900/yr in September 2026. Across 18 postings (Aug 2025–Sep 2026) the posted ranges ran $31,533–$68,582/yr.

$52,900–$57,900/yr

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Correctional Officer 1

West Virginia

Full-time $31,533–$53,916/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Correctional Officer 2

West Virginia

Full-time $32,862–$56,373/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Correctional Officer 3

West Virginia

Full-time $34,247–$58,936/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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18PostingsAug 2025–Sep 2026
3Open right now
7Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range West Virginia posted for Correctional Officer roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Correctional Officer 3First posted Aug 2025
$34,247–$58,936/yr
Correctional Officer 2First posted Aug 2025
$32,862–$56,373/yr
Correctional Officer 1First posted Aug 2025
$31,533–$53,916/yr
Correctional Officer 4 - DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail - Fayette Co.First posted Jan 2026
$35,702–$61,628/yr
Correctional Officer 5 -- DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex & Jail, Fayette CountyFirst posted Jan 2026
$37,536–$65,020/yr
Correctional Officer 6First posted Jun 2026
$39,461–$68,582/yr
Correctional Officer 4First posted Sep 2026
$52,900–$57,900/yr

Pay by level

1Posted Aug 2025
$31,533–$53,916/yr
2Posted Aug 2026
$32,862–$56,373/yr
3Posted Aug 2026
$34,247–$58,936/yr
4Posted Sep 2026
$52,900–$57,900/yr
5Posted Aug 2026
$37,536–$65,020/yr
6Posted Jun 2026
$39,461–$68,582/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Sep 14, 2026Correctional Officer 4$52,900–$57,900/yr
Aug 24, 2026Correctional Officer 2$32,862–$56,373/yr
Aug 24, 2026Correctional Officer 3$34,247–$58,936/yr
Aug 17, 2026Correctional Officer 4$35,702–$61,628/yr
Aug 17, 2026Correctional Officer 5$37,536–$65,020/yr
Jul 16, 2026Correctional Officer 4$35,702–$61,628/yr
Jun 12, 2026Correctional Officer 6$39,461–$68,582/yr
May 14, 2026Correctional Officer 2$32,862–$56,373/yr
Apr 23, 2026Correctional Officer 5$37,536–$65,020/yr
Mar 17, 2026Correctional Officer 5 - DHS - DCR - Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility - Braxton Co.$37,536–$65,020/yr

West Virginia Correctional Officer Pay: FAQ

How much does West Virginia pay a Correctional Officer?

West Virginia's most recent Correctional Officer posting (September 2026) listed $52,900–$57,900/yr.

What is the Correctional Officer pay range at West Virginia?

Across 18 Correctional Officer postings from Aug 2025–Sep 2026, posted pay ran $31,533–$68,582/yr.

What does each Correctional Officer level pay?

1: $31,533–$53,916/yr (Aug 2025); 2: $32,862–$56,373/yr (Aug 2026); 3: $34,247–$58,936/yr (Aug 2026); 4: $52,900–$57,900/yr (Sep 2026); 5: $37,536–$65,020/yr (Aug 2026); 6: $39,461–$68,582/yr (Jun 2026).