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Detention Deputy salary
Average detention deputy salary
$47,384
How much does a detention deputy make?
The average detention deputy salary in the United States is $47,384. Detention deputy salaries typically range between $34,000 and $65,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for detention deputies is $22.78 per hour.
Detention deputy salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Detention deputies earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Average detention deputy salary by state
The highest-paying states for detention deputies are Washington, Hawaii, and New York. The lowest average detention deputy salary states are Texas, Georgia, and Mississippi.
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Highest paying states for detention deputies
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $71,180 | $34.22 |
| 2 | Nevada | $59,744 | $28.72 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $64,289 | $30.91 |
| 4 | New York | $62,147 | $29.88 |
| 5 | Arizona | $50,489 | $24.27 |
| 6 | Maryland | $53,302 | $25.63 |
| 7 | Colorado | $51,736 | $24.87 |
| 8 | Oregon | $57,693 | $27.74 |
| 9 | Alaska | $49,408 | $23.75 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $57,214 | $27.51 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $51,515 | $24.77 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $55,939 | $26.89 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $50,663 | $24.36 |
| 14 | California | $51,374 | $24.70 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $50,073 | $24.07 |
| 16 | Michigan | $46,827 | $22.51 |
| 17 | Ohio | $45,248 | $21.75 |
| 18 | Illinois | $51,046 | $24.54 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $46,059 | $22.14 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $47,057 | $22.62 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $43,973 | $21.14 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $46,729 | $22.47 |
| 23 | Utah | $45,488 | $21.87 |
| 24 | Iowa | $46,654 | $22.43 |
| 25 | Delaware | $48,004 | $23.08 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $42,119 | $20.25 |
| 27 | Alabama | $44,950 | $21.61 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $42,361 | $20.37 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $43,420 | $20.88 |
| 30 | Montana | $39,990 | $19.23 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $44,555 | $21.42 |
| 32 | Virginia | $41,081 | $19.75 |
| 33 | Indiana | $38,795 | $18.65 |
| 34 | Maine | $40,232 | $19.34 |
| 35 | Kansas | $42,425 | $20.40 |
| 36 | Vermont | $45,164 | $21.71 |
| 37 | Idaho | $39,079 | $18.79 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $39,023 | $18.76 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $40,871 | $19.65 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $42,293 | $20.33 |
| 41 | Florida | $38,869 | $18.69 |
| 42 | Georgia | $36,894 | $17.74 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $38,582 | $18.55 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $37,833 | $18.19 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $39,999 | $19.23 |
| 46 | Texas | $37,444 | $18.00 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $35,543 | $17.09 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $37,675 | $18.11 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $29,626 | $14.24 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $33,973 | $16.33 |
| 51 | Missouri | $25,960 | $12.48 |
Highest paying cities for detention deputies
The highest-paying cities for detention deputies are Urban Honolulu, HI, Greeley, CO, and Rochester, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $64,335 | $30.93 |
| 2 | Greeley, CO | $51,391 | $24.71 |
| 3 | Rochester, MN | $46,879 | $22.54 |
| 4 | Laramie, WY | $42,187 | $20.28 |
| 5 | Marion, IN | $39,266 | $18.88 |
| 6 | Tampa, FL | $38,749 | $18.63 |
Detention Deputy salary details
A detention deputy's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $65,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a detention deputy's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
| 75th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| Average | $47,384 | $3,949 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
Highest paying detention deputy jobs
The highest paying types of detention deputies are house officer, deputy, and reserve officer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custodial Officer | $42,867 | $3,572 | $20.61 | 101,579 |
| Corporal | $51,741 | $4,312 | $24.88 | 320 |
| Classification Officer | $41,484 | $3,457 | $19.94 | 80,891 |
| Juvenile Corrections Officer | $42,103 | $3,509 | $20.24 | 99,602 |
| Correction Officer | $39,369 | $3,281 | $18.93 | 103,383 |
| Deputy | $53,682 | $4,473 | $25.81 | 56,150 |
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Which companies pay detention deputies the most?
Detention deputy salaries at Wellpath and Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average detention deputy salary at companies like Franklin County and Albany County are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellpath | $76,220 | $36.64 |
| 2 | Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept | $59,278 | $28.50 |
| 3 | Franklin County | $57,056 | $27.43 |
| 4 | Albany County | $54,748 | $26.32 |
| 5 | Eagle County | $54,628 | $26.26 |
| 6 | Pasco | $51,761 | $24.89 |
| 7 | Anoka County | $49,831 | $23.96 |
| 8 | Marion County Sheriff's Office | $48,728 | $23.43 |
| 9 | Polk County Sheriff's Office | $48,681 | $23.40 |
| 10 | Weld County Government | $47,432 | $22.80 |
| 11 | Ada County | $47,029 | $22.61 |
| 12 | Olmstead Falls Ohio | $36,924 | $17.75 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Detention Deputy salary trends
The average detention deputy salary has risen by $8,415 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average detention deputy earned $38,969 annually, but today, they earn $47,384 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for detention deputies over the last decade.
Compare detention deputy salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average detention deputy salary over time
Compare detention deputy salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Detention Deputy salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,400 | $22.78 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $45,200 | $21.71 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $44,300 | $21.30 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $43,500 | $20.92 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $42,800 | $20.58 | +5.3% |
Recently added detention deputy salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek County, Colorado | Detentions Deputy | Georgetown, CO | 12/16/2024 | $67,930 |
| Hernandosheriff | Detention Deputy In Training (Academy Sponsorship) | Hope, ID | 12/11/2024 | $49,000 |
| Albanycountywy | Detention Deputy | Laramie, WY | 12/05/2024 | $52,000 |
| Anoka County | Detention Deputy | Anoka, MN | 11/25/2024 | $63,960 |
| Fort Bend County | Detention Deputy-Sheriff's Office | Richmond, TX | 11/25/2024 | $68,746 |
| Brazoria County (Tx | Detention Deputy | Angleton, TX | 11/24/2024 | $46,665 |
| Charleston County Government | Detention Deputy (Juvenile Detention Center) | North Charleston, SC | 11/23/2024 | $46,373 |
| Albany County Government | Detention Deputy | Laramie, WY | 11/23/2024 | $52,000 |
| Gunnison County | Detention Deputy | Gunnison, CO | 10/26/2024 | $63,162 |
| Hernandosheriff | Detention Deputy | Hope, ID | 10/24/2024 | $55,125 |
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