How Much Does a Federal Probation Officer Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$66,270
Federal probation officers in the U.S. earn a median of $66,270 a year, or $31.86 an hour. Half of federal probation officers earn more than $66,270 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $107,790.
Pay percentiles for federal probation officers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.52 | $46,840 |
| 25th | $26.08 | $54,250 |
| 50th (median) | $31.86 | $66,270 |
| 75th | $40.76 | $84,780 |
| 90th | $51.82 | $107,790 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for federal probation officers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $103,640 | $49.83 | +56% |
| Connecticut | $97,350 | $46.81 | +47% |
| Massachusetts | $94,590 | $45.48 | +43% |
| Oregon | $84,920 | $40.83 | +28% |
| Vermont | $83,820 | $40.30 | +26% |
| Washington | $82,750 | $39.79 | +25% |
| Delaware | $81,880 | $39.37 | +24% |
| Minnesota | $81,580 | $39.22 | +23% |
| New York | $80,350 | $38.63 | +21% |
| New Jersey | $80,280 | $38.60 | +21% |
| United States | $66,270 | $31.86 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many federal probation officers are there?
BLS counts about 89,390 federal probation officers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists”. The most jobs are in California (13,900), Texas (8,100) and Florida (4,490).
The mean (average) annual wage is $73,130, higher than the median of $66,270.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,523
- Biweekly
- $2,549
- Weekly
- $1,274
- Daily (8 hours)
- $255
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do federal probation officers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for federal probation officers is $31.86. The middle 50% earn between $26.08 and $40.76 an hour.
Which state pays federal probation officers the most?
California has the highest median wage for federal probation officers at $103,640, +56% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for federal probation officers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of federal probation officers earn less than $46,840 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.