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Civil service title

Correction Officer salary in NYC

4,981 people held this title on the city payroll in fiscal 2025, with a median base salary of $105,146. Open postings today offer $56,838 a year.

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What people in this title earn.

Bottom 10% earn up to: $59,629
Middle half: $105,146 to $105,146
Median: $105,146
Top 10% earn at least: $105,146
Average overtime: $53,301 (not guaranteed)

Base salary for the 4,981 active employees paid by the year in this title, fiscal 2025, from the city's payroll. It includes people with years in the title, so compare it with the posted starting pay.

The exam is taking applications.

Correction Officer, exam 7302: filing is open until October 27, 2026.

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Posted pay: $56,838 a year, across 1 posting paid by the year.

Correction Officer $56,838 a year Department of Correction · Queens Other requirements

Postings: the city's job list, last updated by the city September 28, 2026. Payroll: NYC Citywide Payroll Data (NYC Open Data), fiscal 2025. Pay is before taxes. Not affiliated with the City of New York.