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. 

From entry-level to the leadership team, our non-security positions provide a variety of responsibilities, and our salaries and benefits reflect that. Join the ADOC team today!

Security Positions Salary and Benefits Information

Correctional Officer Trainee Starting Salaries

Maximum Security Facilities
$58,111.20

Medium Security Facilities
$55,375.40

Work Releases / CWC Facilities
$52,761.20

Location Differentials Facility Breakdown

10% Location Differential
Maximum Security Facilties

5% Location Differential
Medium Security Facilities

Donaldson CF

Bibb CF

Fountain CF

Bullock CF

Holman CF

Easterling CF

Kilby CF

Elmore CF

Limestone CF

Hamilton A&I

St Clair CF

Montgomery WF

Tutwiler WF

Staton CF

 

Ventress CF

PLUS 27% AVAILABLE INCREASE AFTER 18 MONTHS
Other advancement opportunities include K9 Corps and the Training Division.

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Coverage
  • 13 Annual Leave Days
  • 13 Annual Sick Leave Days
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • 21 Annual Days of Military Leave
  • Longevity Bonus (after 5 years of state service)
  • Salary Raise Opportunities (Probationary, Promotional, Cost of Living, & Annual Merit)
  • State Retirement Plan (& Supplemental Retirement Investment Programs)
  • Furnished Uniforms

ADOC also offers Subsistence Pay for APOSTC Certified Employees and Training and Professional Development Programs.

Non-Security Positions Benefits Information

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Coverage
  • 13 Annual Leave Days
  • 13 Annual Sick Leave Days
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • 21 Annual Days of Military Leave
  • Longevity Bonus (after 5 years of state service)
  • Salary Raise Opportunities (Probationary, Promotional, Cost of Living, & Annual Merit)
  • State Retirement Plan (& Supplemental Retirement Investment Programs)