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Probation And Parole Officer salary
Average probation and parole officer salary
$46,271
How much does a probation and parole officer make?
The average probation and parole officer salary in the United States is $46,271. Probation and parole officer salaries typically range between $30,000 and $69,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for probation and parole officers is $22.25 per hour.
Probation and parole officer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Probation and parole officers earn the highest average salary in California.
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Probation And Parole Officer salary estimates from across the web
Average probation and parole officer salary by state
The highest-paying states for probation and parole officers are California, Nevada, and Alaska. The lowest average probation and parole officer salary states are Wisconsin, Montana, and Indiana.
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Highest paying states for probation and parole officers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $62,640 | $30.12 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $57,696 | $27.74 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $53,007 | $25.48 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $54,150 | $26.03 |
| 5 | Arizona | $52,124 | $25.06 |
| 6 | Iowa | $51,346 | $24.69 |
| 7 | Oregon | $57,043 | $27.42 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $55,659 | $26.76 |
| 9 | California | $64,033 | $30.79 |
| 10 | Utah | $57,494 | $27.64 |
| 11 | New York | $54,939 | $26.41 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $51,021 | $24.53 |
| 13 | Delaware | $57,284 | $27.54 |
| 14 | Alaska | $58,837 | $28.29 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $53,349 | $25.65 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $52,755 | $25.36 |
| 17 | Vermont | $49,380 | $23.74 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $51,209 | $24.62 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $49,208 | $23.66 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $47,186 | $22.69 |
| 21 | Idaho | $45,153 | $21.71 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $56,954 | $27.38 |
| 23 | Washington | $50,150 | $24.11 |
| 24 | Alabama | $45,321 | $21.79 |
| 25 | Maryland | $47,773 | $22.97 |
| 26 | Kansas | $48,174 | $23.16 |
| 27 | Colorado | $45,040 | $21.65 |
| 28 | Maine | $43,532 | $20.93 |
| 29 | Illinois | $48,021 | $23.09 |
| 30 | Michigan | $46,763 | $22.48 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $46,340 | $22.28 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $41,723 | $20.06 |
| 33 | Virginia | $41,618 | $20.01 |
| 34 | Florida | $39,037 | $18.77 |
| 35 | Ohio | $43,489 | $20.91 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $40,216 | $19.33 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $41,429 | $19.92 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $40,458 | $19.45 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $40,562 | $19.50 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $39,870 | $19.17 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $39,491 | $18.99 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $35,848 | $17.23 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $39,755 | $19.11 |
| 44 | Texas | $39,545 | $19.01 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $36,861 | $17.72 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $34,104 | $16.40 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $42,487 | $20.43 |
| 48 | Georgia | $32,264 | $15.51 |
| 49 | Indiana | $34,889 | $16.77 |
| 50 | Missouri | $30,779 | $14.80 |
| 51 | Montana | $35,661 | $17.14 |
Highest paying cities for probation and parole officers
The highest-paying cities for probation and parole officers are Minot, ND, Marshalltown, IA, and Minneapolis, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot, ND | $52,478 | $25.23 |
| 2 | Marshalltown, IA | $51,334 | $24.68 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $51,142 | $24.59 |
| 4 | Lake Charles, LA | $49,660 | $23.88 |
| 5 | Grand Rapids, MI | $46,579 | $22.39 |
| 6 | Cheyenne, WY | $46,416 | $22.32 |
| 7 | Caldwell, ID | $45,746 | $21.99 |
| 8 | San Antonio, TX | $40,087 | $19.27 |
| 9 | Frankfort, KY | $39,787 | $19.13 |
| 10 | Tulsa, OK | $39,769 | $19.12 |
| 11 | Raleigh, NC | $39,539 | $19.01 |
| 12 | Columbia, SC | $36,772 | $17.68 |
| 13 | Billings, MT | $35,563 | $17.10 |
| 14 | Texarkana, AR | $34,942 | $16.80 |
Probation And Parole Officer salary details
A probation and parole officer's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a probation and parole officer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| Average | $46,271 | $3,856 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying probation and parole officer jobs
The highest paying types of probation and parole officers are family preservation officer, treatment specialist, and probation counselor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Probation Officer | $46,765 | $3,897 | $22.48 | 66,217 |
| Adult Probation Officer | $46,598 | $3,883 | $22.40 | 56,961 |
| Probation Officer | $47,252 | $3,938 | $22.72 | 55,952 |
Top companies hiring probation and parole officers now:
Which companies pay probation and parole officers the most?
Probation and parole officer salaries at State of North Dakota and Hennepin County Library are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average probation and parole officer salary at companies like Lane County Engineer and Iowa Department of Transportation are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State of North Dakota | $53,007 | $25.48 |
| 2 | Hennepin County Library | $50,958 | $24.50 |
| 3 | Lane County Engineer | $50,902 | $24.47 |
| 4 | Iowa Department of Transportation | $48,389 | $23.26 |
| 5 | North Carolina Department of Public Safety | $45,501 | $21.88 |
| 6 | State Bar of Michigan | $44,625 | $21.45 |
| 7 | Texas Department of Transportation | $44,301 | $21.30 |
| 8 | State of West Virginia | $43,557 | $20.94 |
| 9 | State Of Idaho | $39,732 | $19.10 |
| 10 | NC.gov | $39,316 | $18.90 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $39,225 | $18.86 |
| 12 | State Of Montana | $37,247 | $17.91 |
| 13 | State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia | $36,949 | $17.76 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Probation And Parole Officer salary trends
The average probation and parole officer salary has risen by $6,523 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average probation and parole officer earned $39,748 annually, but today, they earn $46,271 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for probation and parole officers over the last decade.
Compare probation and parole officer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average probation and parole officer salary over time
Compare probation and parole officer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Probation And Parole Officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,300 | $22.25 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $45,100 | $21.69 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $44,100 | $21.18 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $42,700 | $20.54 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $41,700 | $20.04 | +1.6% |
Recently added probation and parole officer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma AG | Probation and Parole Officer | Anadarko, OK | 12/16/2024 | $48,045 |
| Government of Ontario, Canada | Amended-Probation and Parole Officer (1) | Sault Ste Marie, MI | 12/12/2024 | $78,603 |
| State of Arkansas | DCC Parole/Probation Officer I | North Little Rock, AR | 12/12/2024 | $32,405 |
| State of Kentucky | Probation and Parole Officer I | Richmond, KY | 12/11/2024 | $52,501 |
| Arkansas Government Job | DCC Parole/Probation Officer I | North Little Rock, AR | 12/11/2024 | $32,405 |
| Louisiana Department of State Civil Service | Probation and Parole Officer/3-Juvenile | Tallulah, LA | 12/10/2024 | $41,350 |
| International Paper | New Probation | Tucker, GA | 12/08/2024 | $41,281 |
| Hennepin County | Probation/Parole Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, Senior | Minneapolis, MN | 12/08/2024 | $60,080 |
| State of Louisiana | Probation and Parole Officer/3-Juvenile | New Orleans, LA | 12/04/2024 | $88,400 |
| Arkansas Joblink | DCC Parole/Probation Officer I (T092C) (44452) | Pope, MS | 12/03/2024 | $32,405 |
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