Salary and Benefits
Get paid to serve your community with the Alabama Department of Corrections!
At the Alabama Department of Corrections, we believe in rewarding hard work. With competitive salaries, multiple salary raises, cost of living, and annual merit increases, your dedication doesn't go unnoticed. Our Correctional Officer Trainee (COT) starting salaries are $58K ($28/hr), plus you can earn up to almost 30% more within the first two years.