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Correctional officer salary in Canada

How much does a Correctional Officer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$76,595

The average salary for a correctional officer is $76,595 per year in Canada. 17 salaries reported, updated at March 20, 2026

Correctional Officer job openings in Canada

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Correctional Officer - Thunder...
Ministry of the Solicitor General2.6out of 5 stars.
Thunder Bay, ON
$32.15–$37.79 an hour
Temporary
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Correctional Officer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Government of Nunavut
 
$95,720per year
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Government of the Northwest Te...
 
$88,571per year
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Correctional Service Canada
 
$76,282per year
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Province of Manitoba
 
$73,986per year
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Toronto South Detention Centre
 
$73,668per year
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Yukon Government
 
$71,742per year
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Highest paying cities for Correctional Officers near Canada

  1. Toronto, ON
    $97,639 per year
  2. Abbotsford, BC
    $91,054 per year
  3. Yellowknife, NT
    $90,549 per year
  4. Kingston, ON
    $84,528 per year
  5. Port-Cartier, QC
    $78,771 per year

Where can a Correctional Officer earn more?

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