CDoC Inmate Pay

[Spike CO]

Here is a breakdown of the new inmate pay rates, effective July 1, 2026.  These changes will be reflected in policy once it gets signed.

Current

Grade 1: Unassigned (includes excused full/half-time absences). Pay ranges from $0.44 to $0.88/day.

Grade 2: Half-time and full-time assigned. Pay ranges from $0.90 to $1.81/day.

Grade 3: Food Service. Ranges from $0.98 (half-time) to $1.96 (full-time) per day.

Grade 4: Offender Care Aid I. Pays $2.46/day.

Grade 5: Offender Care Aid II, Peer Educator I. Pays $3.38/day.

Grade 6: Offender Care Aid III. Pays $5.23/day

 

New

Grade 1- .74

Grade 2- $2.00

Grade 3- $2.80

Grade 4- $3.10

Grade 5- $3.50

Grade 6- $5.40