{"id":204,"date":"2019-06-17T23:43:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T06:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cdcr-migration.10upmanaged.com\/career-opportunities\/por\/pay\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:17:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T21:17:55","slug":"pay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/pay\/","title":{"rendered":"Pay and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>You can learn more about available benefits by viewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.calhr.ca.gov\/enterprisehrblazorpublic\/public\/mou\/bargainingcontracts\/6\">Bargaining Unit 6 contract<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Annual Salary up to $113,000 with available incentives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignleft has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"min-height:279px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6985\" alt=\"icon showing a hand holding money\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Salary-1024x1024.png\" style=\"object-position:0% 21%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"0% 21%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Salary-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Salary-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Salary-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Salary-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Salary-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Salary-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\">Salary Ranges<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Salary benefits begin when you arrive at the academy. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completion of the Academy, cadets are moved to a higher range in the pay scale.&nbsp;Thereafter, semi-annual and annual adjustments to higher ranges are made until the Correctional Officer reaches the top of the pay scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">SALARIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Salary During Basic Academy<\/td><td><strong>$25.84 per hour<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Correctional Officer (After Academy):<\/td><td><strong>$5,510- $9,203 per month<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator 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has-text-color\">Pay Bonus<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>CDCR offers recruitment and retention pay or housing stipends at some institutions in addition to the regular salary.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Retention Differential<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BU6 employees who work at institutions listed below will be eligible to start accruing up to a $10,000 retention differential, payable in two (2) payments during the term of the MOU.&nbsp; For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.calhr.ca.gov\/enterprisehrblazorpublic\/public\/mou\/bargainingcontracts\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOU BU 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>California State Prison, Sacramento<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salinas Valley State Prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Housing Stipend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BU6 employees listed at the institutions below are eligible for $200 per month housing stipend.&nbsp; For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.calhr.ca.gov\/enterprisehrblazorpublic\/public\/mou\/bargainingcontracts\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOU BU 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correctional Training Facility, if employed by September 8, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>San Quentin Rehabilitation Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Location Incentive Bonus<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cadets who accept\/choose to work at one of the institutions listed below will be eligible to receive a $5,000 location incentive bonus, provided the cadet meets all of the following criteria: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) The institution they accept\/choose is fifty (50) or more miles away from their current home address; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) They are required to move their home address closer to their new institution; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> 3) They are required to provide substantiation of their address change and move within one hundred twenty (120) days of reporting to the institution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.calhr.ca.gov\/enterprisehrblazorpublic\/public\/mou\/bargainingcontracts\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOU BU 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>California State Prison, Corcoran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>California State Prison, Los Angeles County<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>California State Prison, Sacramento<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Desert State Prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kern Valley State Prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pelican Bay State Prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salinas Valley State Prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>San Quentin Rehabilitation Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recruitment and Retention Incentives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BU6 employees at the institutions listed below for twelve (12) consecutive qualifying pay periods, shall be eligible for a recruitment and retention incentive of $2,600.&nbsp; For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.calhr.ca.gov\/enterprisehrblazorpublic\/public\/mou\/bargainingcontracts\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOU BU 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avenal State Prison*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ironwood State Prison*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salinas Valley State Prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calipatria State Prison*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centinela State Prison*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pelican Bay State Prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Desert State Prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*After September 8, 2025, new hires and transfers are not eligible for this incentive at Avenal, Calipatria, Centinela, and Ironwood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>CDCR offers exceptional benefits for Correctional Officers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sick and Vacation Leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid Holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing Stipend (only available at specific institutions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruitment and Retention Differential Pay (only available at specific institutions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bilingual Pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education incentive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>401 (k) Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>457 Deferred Compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post 9\/11 GI Bill \u00ae<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Military and veteran applicants may be eligible to receive Montgomery and\/or Post 9-11 GI Bill. CDCR has been certified by the Department of Veteran Affairs as an approved Veterans Education program for cadets enrolled in the Basic Correctional Officer Academy and during the correctional officer\u2019s two year apprenticeship an any CDCR facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"min-height:315px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6984\" alt=\"icon of a person sitting under an umbrella\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Retirement-1024x1024.png\" style=\"object-position:32% 54%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"32% 54%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Retirement-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Retirement-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Retirement-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Retirement-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Retirement-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/por\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2023\/06\/Retirement-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\">Retirement<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CalPERS Retirement \u2013 2.5% at 57 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your benefit factor is the percentage of pay to which you are entitled for each year of service. 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