Nationally, the median is $74,561 — South Australia sits $8,786 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Correctional Officer salary of $65,775 — after $10,507 income tax and $1,316 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| G4S★ 3.4 | $74,648 | $71,685 – $77,610 |
| Ventia★ 3.1 | $73,112 | $73,112 – $73,112 |
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $67,300 | $65,775 – $87,586 |
| Department for Correctional Services, South Australia★ 3.6 | $64,966 | $64,931 – $65,000 |
| Department of Justice and Community Safety★ 3.0 |
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $63,361 |
| $60,903 – $65,819 |
| Serco Group★ 3.2 | $56,454 | $53,352 – $58,332 |
| G4S Secure Solutions★ 3.4 | $51,678 | $49,741 – $53,615 |