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Parole Officers

Earnings

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the median annual salary for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists (the category under which parole officers are classified) was $53,020 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned $34,630 or less annually, and the top 10 percent earned $94,770 or more annually. Earnings vary by location and by level of government. Parole officers who have advanced degrees generally earn more than those with only bachelor's degrees. 

Like most government workers, parole officers receive a good benefits package. Benefits include vacation days, health insurance, and a pension plan.