First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL make a median of $59,860 a year, or about $28.78 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.42), that's roughly $59,022 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,972/month, about 47.4% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $60K get you in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford’s Regional Price Parity (101.42). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
Pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford runs about 23% below the U.S. median of $78K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,972/month, which is 47.2% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 101.42) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for first-line supervisors of correctional officerss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in metros near Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $67K | $59K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $101K | $100K |
| Tallahassee | $55K | $59K |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $55K | $57K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Entry-level first-line supervisors of correctional officers (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $131K | +68% | 4,550 |
| New Jersey | $117K | +51% | 1,340 |
| Utah | $110K | +42% | 340 |
| Nevada | $107K | +38% | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $106K | +36% | 460 |
| Illinois | $105K | +35% | 2,860 |
| New York | $103K | +33% | 3,380 |
| Oregon | $100K | +28% | 610 |
| Washington | $99K | +27% | 1,400 |
| Alaska | $98K | +26% | 300 |
| Hawaii | $97K | +25% | 60 |
| Minnesota | $97K | +24% | 750 |
| Wisconsin | $96K | +23% | 800 |
| Pennsylvania | $95K | +21% | 1,520 |
| Connecticut | $89K | +14% | 490 |
| New Hampshire | $86K | +10% | 150 |
| Delaware | $85K | +9% | 240 |
| Vermont | $82K | +5% | 60 |
| Colorado | $81K | +4% | 810 |
| Nebraska | $80K | +3% | 340 |
| Alabama | $80K | +3% | 470 |
| Idaho | $79K | +2% | 160 |
| Maryland | $79K | +2% | 2,010 |
| Michigan | $78K | +0% | 1,020 |
| Ohio | $78K | -1% | 600 |
| South Dakota | $77K | -1% | 80 |
| South Carolina | $77K | -1% | 360 |
| Arizona | $75K | -4% | 890 |
| Montana | $75K | -4% | 240 |
| Iowa | $74K | -5% | 310 |
| Tennessee | $74K | -5% | 740 |
| North Dakota | $73K | -6% | 180 |
| Kansas | $72K | -8% | 1,080 |
| Wyoming | $71K | -9% | 110 |
| Maine | $68K | -13% | 140 |
| North Carolina | $67K | -14% | 1,090 |
| Virginia | $64K | -18% | 2,230 |
| New Mexico | $63K | -19% | 530 |
| Kentucky | $63K | -19% | 780 |
| Texas | $63K | -20% | 4,200 |
| Indiana | $61K | -21% | 1,360 |
| Louisiana | $59K | -24% | 1,300 |
| Georgia | $59K | -25% | 2,310 |
| West Virginia | $56K | -28% | 230 |
| Mississippi | $56K | -28% | 340 |
| Oklahoma | $56K | -28% | 530 |
| Florida | $56K | -29% | 6,480 |
| Arkansas | $50K | -36% | 1,720 |
| Missouri | $47K | -40% | 1,090 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a first-line supervisors of correctional officer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $60K, rent takes 47.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,972/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of correctional officers typically earn — is $53K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,169/month. At HUD’s $1,972/month FMR, rent would take 62% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is first-line supervisors of correctional officer a high-paying job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
Local pay runs 23% below the national median — $60K here vs. $78K nationally.
How does Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of correctional officers?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $78K — that’s -23%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.42), the purchasing-power equivalent is $59K — below the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?
The median is $59,860 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,810, and experienced first-line supervisors of correctional officers can clear $81,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,178/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,972/month, which eats 47.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary go in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford has a Regional Price Parity of 101.42 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary is worth about $59,022 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of correctional officers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.