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Probation Officer Salary in 2026

Monitor offenders on probation to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions.

Median Salary

$55,000

$4,583/mo

Entry Level

$40,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$72,000

experienced

Job Growth

+3%

10-yr outlook

Probation Officer Overview

Monitor offenders on probation to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

0-2 years

Industry

Government

Total Jobs (US)

92K

5-Year Growth

+5%

Category

Government

Hourly Rate

$26.44/hr

Monthly Pay

$4,583

Probation Officer Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Probation Officer salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Probation Officer Salary

$61,000

$5,083/month · $2,346/biweekly · $29.33/hr

Probation Officer Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Probation Officer field.

25th Percentile$46,000
$46K
Median (50th)$55,000
$55K
75th Percentile$63,500
$64K
90th Percentile$80,000
$80K
Top Earners$88,000
$88K

Entry-level Probation Officers earn around $40,000, while the top 10% earn $80,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Probation Officers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$65,000+$10,000
New York$63,000+$8,000
Illinois$57,000+$2,000
Texas$54,000$-1,000
Florida$54,000$-1,000

Top Paying Cities for Probation Officers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$65,000+$10,000
Los Angeles$62,000+$7,000
Chicago$58,000+$3,000
Miami$56,000+$1,000
Houston$54,000$-1,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Case ManagementInterviewingReport WritingRisk AssessmentCourt Testimony

Certifications

State Certification

Probation Officer Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Probation Officer from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$40,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$56,000

3-7 years

Senior

$72,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$88,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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