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Correctional officer salary in Virginia

Correctional officers in Virginia earn a median $50,140 a year across all employers.

$50,140
median pay in VA, all employers
11,270
workers in VA (SOC 33-3012)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Virginia, all employers Sourced

Correctional Officers and Jailers (SOC 33-3012) in Virginia, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureVA
Workers11,270
10th percentile$46,320
Median$50,140
90th percentile$70,570
National median, government employers$59,490

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Virginia

State employees: State public safety

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System (VaLORS) Plan 2
VaLORS Plan 2
2%Age 60 with at least 5 years of service credit5%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Virginia pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Free practice tests for Virginia

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Correctional Officer (state prison) page.

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