Pay and Benefits
Pay Ranges
Correctional Officer/Youth Correctional Officer
Range A = $3,788 (During Academy)
Range J = $4,660 (After Academy)
Range K = $7,782 (Top of Pay Scale)
Youth Correctional Counselor
Range A = $3,788 (During Academy)
Range J = $5,100 (After Academy)
Range K = $8,525 (Top of pay scale)
Pay Bonus
CDCR offers a pay bonus in addition to your regular salary for the following institutions. If you would like to be eligible for this additional pay please indicate it during your selection process.
- Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)
- San Quentin State Prison (SQ)
- Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)
- Read more about these institutions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Sick and Vacation Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Recruitment Incentive
- Recruitment and Retention Differential Pay
- Bilingual Pay
- Education incentive
- 401 (k) Plan
- 401 (k) Deferred Compensation
Retirement
CalPERS Retirement – 2.5% at 57 years of age
For more information about benefits, please review the Contract for Bargaining Unit 6.