Wage and fringe benefit information was obtained from 45 of the 50 State correctional systems through a mailed survey. Mean correctional officer wages (minimum, maximum, and average nonprobationary wages) were compared by collective bargaining status. The results indicated no statistical difference; however, mean minimum correctional officer wages were 5 percent higher for agencies with collective bargaining. A typology of 6 types of fringe benefits was used to examine 35 fringe benefits. Results showed that State correctional agencies with collective bargaining had significantly higher fringe benefits than did agencies without collective bargaining. In addition, the analysis of composite fringe index score by U.S. census region revealed that the highest fringe benefit scores were in the northeast and north central regions (where collective bargaining was most frequent), and lowest fringe benefit scores were in the south and west regions. Tables, study instruments, and about 40 references are included. (Author abstract modified)