Probation Officer Salary in the US

$44,380
per year
per month
$3,700
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,300/year
Bonus
$110/month

Probation Officer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Probation Officer is $44,380 per year ($3,700 per month), which is $9,110 (-17%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Probation Officer can expect an average starting salary of $33,870. The highest salaries can exceed $76,420.
$33,870
Low
$44,380
Average salary
$76,420
High
$2,820
Low
$3,700
Average salary
$6,370
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$41,700
$83,420
Salary$33,870 - 76,420
Bonus$0 - 7,000
Total Pay$33,870 - 83,420
$0
$3,480
$6,950
Salary$2,820 - 6,370
Bonus$0 - 580
Total Pay$2,820 - 6,950

Probation Officer Salary Range

Low
$33,870
Average salary
$44,380
Senior
$56,460
High
$76,420
Low
$2,820
Average salary
$3,700
Senior
$4,710
High
$6,370
Among Probation Officers in the U.S., juvenile probation officers have slightly lower salaries, while federal probation officers boast the highest annual earnings.

Probation Officer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Federal Probation Officer$52K/year
+17% 
Juvenile Probation Officer$43K/year
 -3%

Probation Officer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Probation Officer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $36,340 per year. A mid level Probation Officer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $41,520, while a Senior Probation Officer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $53,440. Probation Officers with more than 20 years of experience earn $61,550 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Probation Officer

Late Career▲ +39%
Senior▲ +20%
Average Salary$44,380/year
Mid Level▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -18%

Gender Breakdown

Female
57%
Male
43%

Probation Officer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Probation Officer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Probation Officer

How much does a Probation Officer make in the US?
A Probation Officer in the US earns an average of $44,380 gross per year, which is about $3,700 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Probation Officer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Probation Officer in the US?
The starting salary of a Probation Officer in the US is around $33,870 gross per year. Juvenile probation officers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Probation Officer in the US?
The highest salary of a Probation Officer in the US can reach and exceed $76,420 gross per year. Federal probation officers usually have the highest salaries.
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