Correctional Officer salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $74,561 — Queensland sits $61 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Correctional Officer salary of $74,500 — after $12,870 income tax and $1,490 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre | $84,910 | $81,685 – $88,135 |
| Queensland Rail★ 3.5 | $82,607 | $79,131 – $86,084 |
| Queensland Corrective Services★ 3.0 | $80,000 | $60,000 – $120,000 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $74,000 | $57,277 – $100,000 |
| QCS Staffing★ 4.6 | $69,595 | $67,085 – $72,104 |
| Department of Justice and Community Safety★ 3.0 | $63,324 | $61,056 – $65,592 |
| QCSS★ 2.9 | $60,011 | $57,394 – $62,627 |
| Serco Group★ 3.2 | $52,756 | $50,683 – $54,828 |
Correctional Officer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
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