Penologist Salary Information

Median annual wages of first-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers, which include penologists, in May 2008 were $57,380, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most penologists make between $28,000-45,000 every year, according to an estimate after reviewing information provided by the BLS. Because of rising crime rates, more emphasis placed on rehabilitation efforts, and overcrowded facilities, many job opportunities will continue to exist for potential penologists.

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