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Probation Officer salary
Average probation officer salary
$47,252
How much does a probation officer make?
The average probation officer salary in the United States is $47,252. Probation officer salaries typically range between $31,000 and $69,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for probation officers is $22.72 per hour.
Probation officer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Probation officers earn the highest average salary in Nevada.
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Probation Officer Salaries By Experience Level
Probation Officer salary estimates from across the web
Average probation officer salary by state
Highest paying states for probation officers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $62,199 | $29.90 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $56,986 | $27.40 |
| 3 | Mississippi | $56,852 | $27.33 |
| 4 | New York | $56,791 | $27.30 |
| 5 | Idaho | $52,267 | $25.13 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $55,012 | $26.45 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $55,087 | $26.48 |
| 8 | Utah | $57,703 | $27.74 |
| 9 | Delaware | $58,901 | $28.32 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $57,836 | $27.81 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $53,071 | $25.51 |
| 12 | California | $61,612 | $29.62 |
| 13 | Alaska | $60,324 | $29.00 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $56,609 | $27.22 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $52,029 | $25.01 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $49,133 | $23.62 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $58,542 | $28.15 |
| 18 | Vermont | $51,055 | $24.55 |
| 19 | Illinois | $49,166 | $23.64 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $52,495 | $25.24 |
| 21 | Arizona | $51,622 | $24.82 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $46,657 | $22.43 |
| 23 | Maryland | $49,094 | $23.60 |
| 24 | Kansas | $48,250 | $23.20 |
| 25 | Iowa | $48,339 | $23.24 |
| 26 | Maine | $45,088 | $21.68 |
| 27 | Ohio | $44,499 | $21.39 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $43,571 | $20.95 |
| 29 | Colorado | $48,266 | $23.20 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $41,773 | $20.08 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $42,353 | $20.36 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $42,887 | $20.62 |
| 33 | Washington | $45,521 | $21.89 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $40,910 | $19.67 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $40,900 | $19.66 |
| 36 | Texas | $43,385 | $20.86 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $41,625 | $20.01 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $39,752 | $19.11 |
| 39 | Georgia | $40,140 | $19.30 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $38,413 | $18.47 |
| 41 | Virginia | $42,497 | $20.43 |
| 42 | Indiana | $38,769 | $18.64 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $39,675 | $19.07 |
| 44 | Alabama | $39,954 | $19.21 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $42,343 | $20.36 |
| 46 | Oregon | $39,165 | $18.83 |
| 47 | Missouri | $37,593 | $18.07 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $37,734 | $18.14 |
| 49 | Florida | $37,511 | $18.03 |
| 50 | Michigan | $34,308 | $16.49 |
| 51 | Montana | $36,510 | $17.55 |
Highest paying cities for probation officers
The highest-paying cities for probation officers are San Jose, CA, Washington, DC, and Salt Lake City, UT.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $62,491 | $30.04 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $58,582 | $28.16 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City, UT | $57,551 | $27.67 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $57,016 | $27.41 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $54,816 | $26.35 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $51,671 | $24.84 |
| 7 | Apple Valley, MN | $49,261 | $23.68 |
| 8 | Waukegan, IL | $49,259 | $23.68 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $49,182 | $23.65 |
| 10 | Lakewood, CO | $48,252 | $23.20 |
| 11 | Topeka, KS | $48,177 | $23.16 |
| 12 | Albuquerque, NM | $46,579 | $22.39 |
| 13 | Cleveland, OH | $44,821 | $21.55 |
| 14 | Lewiston, ME | $44,654 | $21.47 |
| 15 | Virginia Beach, VA | $42,627 | $20.49 |
| 16 | Altoona, PA | $41,404 | $19.91 |
| 17 | Rapid City, SD | $41,055 | $19.74 |
| 18 | Charlotte, NC | $40,779 | $19.61 |
| 19 | Albany, GA | $40,526 | $19.48 |
| 20 | Muskogee, OK | $39,605 | $19.04 |
Probation Officer salary details
A probation officer's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a probation officer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $47,252 | $3,938 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying probation officer jobs
The highest paying types of probation officers are family preservation officer, treatment specialist, and probation counselor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Protective Investigator | $47,903 | $3,992 | $23.03 | 15,938 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | $46,271 | $3,856 | $22.25 | 55,952 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | $46,765 | $3,897 | $22.48 | 66,217 |
| Adult Probation Officer | $46,598 | $3,883 | $22.40 | 56,961 |
Top companies hiring probation officers now:
Which companies pay probation officers the most?
Probation officer salaries at Hamilton and Dakota Holding Corporation are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average probation officer salary at companies like Prince George County, Va and Travis County are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno, NV | $54,723 | $26.31 |
| 2 | Dakota Holding Corporation | $52,070 | $25.03 |
| 3 | Prince George County, Va | $51,185 | $24.61 |
| 4 | Travis County | $49,236 | $23.67 |
| 5 | Lake County | $49,155 | $23.63 |
| 6 | Scott County, Iowa | $48,932 | $23.52 |
| 7 | United States Courts | $46,734 | $22.47 |
| 8 | San Bernardino County | $45,645 | $21.94 |
| 9 | U.S. District Court | $45,644 | $21.94 |
| 10 | Ramsey County | $45,632 | $21.94 |
| 11 | COUNTY OF MERCED | $45,098 | $21.68 |
| 12 | Anoka County | $44,977 | $21.62 |
| 13 | Loudoun County Social Svc | $43,984 | $21.15 |
| 14 | Alameda County | $43,594 | $20.96 |
| 15 | Prince William County | $43,322 | $20.83 |
| 16 | Frederick County | $43,204 | $20.77 |
| 17 | State of West Virginia | $42,982 | $20.66 |
| 18 | McLennan County | $42,705 | $20.53 |
| 19 | City and County of Denver Government | $42,344 | $20.36 |
| 20 | City of Topeka | $41,689 | $20.04 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Probation Officer salary trends
The average probation officer salary has risen by $6,661 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average probation officer earned $40,591 annually, but today, they earn $47,252 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for probation officers over the last decade.
Compare probation officer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average probation officer salary over time
Compare probation officer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Probation Officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,300 | $22.72 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $46,100 | $22.15 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $45,000 | $21.63 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $43,600 | $20.97 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $42,600 | $20.46 | +1.6% |
Recently added probation officer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadefenders | Probation Officer: P&P District #10 Arlington #P1093 | Arlington, VA | 12/16/2024 | $58,582 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Probation Officer I | Idabel, OK | 12/15/2024 | $53,615 |
| Bellcountytx | JUV Probation Officer II | Killeen, TX | 12/15/2024 | $53,532 |
| State of Maine | Probation Officer-Region 2 Waterville | Waterville, ME | 12/14/2024 | $55,557 |
| State of Georgia | Probation Officer I-Whitfield CSO-Chatsworth, GA (COM) | Chatsworth, GA | 12/13/2024 | $45,903 |
| Bell County, Tx | JUV Probation Officer II | Killeen, TX | 12/13/2024 | $53,532 |
| State of Nebraska | Probation Officer Trainee | ONeill, NE | 12/12/2024 | $41,636 |
| City of Suffolk, Va | Local Probation Officer | Suffolk, VA | 12/11/2024 | $39,653 |
| Mainemuseums | Probation Officer-Region 2 Skowhegan | Augusta, GA | 12/11/2024 | $55,557 |
| Miamicountyohio | Probation Officer | Troy, OH | 12/11/2024 | $40,000 |
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