How much do inmates get paid for work in prison?
Inmate rate of pay on jobs
Francien Avila
Inmates are paid anywhere from $.12/hr to $.40/hr depending on the job and the responsibilities.
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Inmates are paid anywhere from $.12/hr to $.40/hr depending on the job and the responsibilities. There are instances where inmates that rise to supervisory positions can receive pay exceeding $1.00/hr but that is rare.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: March 10,2016
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