Correctional Officer salary in Australian Capital Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $74,561 — Australian Capital Territory sits $321 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Correctional Officer salary of $74,882 — after $12,985 income tax and $1,498 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Correctional Officer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Public Service Health Directorate★ 3.7 | $76,076 | $63,018 – $92,888 |
| ACT Auditor-General's Office★ 4.2 | $76,076 | $63,018 – $92,888 |
| ACT Public Service Treasury Directorate★ 4.4 | $76,076 | $63,018 – $92,888 |
| ACT Public Service Justice and Community Safety Directorate★ 3.4 | $76,076 | $63,018 – $92,888 |
| Cultural Facilities Corp.★ 3.9 | $76,076 | $63,018 – $92,888 |
| ACT Government★ 4.1 | $75,018 | $72,193 – $77,844 |
Correctional Officer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.