Connecticut / Department of Correction

Agency file

Department of Correction

Source file: Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller — Open Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Correction runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.

In 2024, this agency had 6,354 employees with median total compensation of $7,256; the highest distinct record was $155,418.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $49.4M
Employees: 6,354
Median total: $7,256
Highest record: $155,418

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$10,474$15,591+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 6,354 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($7,256) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $2,867 (37%)
Overtime — $712 (9%)
Other — $166 (2%)
Benefits — $4,030 (52%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$4,973

$5,918

$7,256

$9,070

$10,799

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $10,799 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,973. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Correctionofficer

3,583 · $7,263

Correctionalcounselor

303 · $6,540

Correctionallieutenant

294 · $9,320

Nurse (Correctional Facility)

195 · $8,179

Paroleofficer2

182 · $8,631

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Carlos Espada

Correctionofficer/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$101,802

Base pay: $40,680
Overtime: $7,112
Other pay: $2,535
Benefits: $51,475
Total compensation: $101,802
Hire date: 2024-03-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: Javier

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,681
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,057
Check Date: Sep 20, 2024
Check Number: 58997469
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88550
Employee ID Record: 030A7CAFD5197A05D7EB82026932DE12

Carlos Espada is a Correctionofficer at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $101,802. Their bargaining unit is Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Anisha Johnson

Dentalassistant/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$96,056

Base pay: $42,467
Overtime: $225
Other pay: $1,689
Benefits: $51,676
Total compensation: $96,056
Hire date: 2010-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,438
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,201
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 59384076
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89400
Employee ID Record: 0037D734F2B73E3EB6331116F05ACA22

Anisha Johnson works as a Dentalassistant for Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Anisha earned $96,056 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Steven Valenti

Correctionalcounselortrainee/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$95,265

Base pay: $49,046
Overtime: $599
Other pay: $1,733
Benefits: $43,887
Total compensation: $95,265
Hire date: 2021-11-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,981
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,145
Check Date: May 31, 2024
Check Number: 58479176
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88850
Employee ID Record: 09A708C8464A960E404E903FB16C863C

Steven Valenti holds the role of Correctionalcounselortrainee at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,265. Their bargaining unit is Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Gladys Prouty

Nurse (Correctional Facility)/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$87,396

Base pay: $41,483
Overtime: $6,336
Other pay: $7,995
Benefits: $31,582
Total compensation: $87,396
Hire date: 2011-11-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,426
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,158
Check Date: Sep 20, 2024
Check Number: 59000443
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89400
Employee ID Record: 09D49222F87B12AEED9BD4249BC84E17

Gladys Prouty is a Nurse (Correctional Facility) at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $87,396. Their bargaining unit is Health Professional (P-1).

Christopher Island

Correctionofficer/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$86,896

Base pay: $25,896
Overtime: $6,166
Other pay: $13,172
Benefits: $41,661
Total compensation: $86,896
Hire date: 2002-03-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,991
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,643
Check Date: May 17, 2024
Check Number: 37669021
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88950
Employee ID Record: 0410065608EDF6195B4AFECCA054BF1D

At Department of Correction, Christopher Island serves as a Correctionofficer based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,896. Their bargaining unit is Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Luisa Colon

Financialclerk/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$86,359

Base pay: $46,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,933
Total compensation: $86,359
Hire date: 2023-05-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Administrative Clerical (NP-3)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,275
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $1,811
Check Date: Oct 18, 2024
Check Number: 59097925
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88100
Employee ID Record: 02936E7BAADA10C08D252ABADB5A07DF

Luisa Colon holds the role of Financialclerk at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,359. Union affiliation: Administrative Clerical (NP-3).

Crystal Roget

Financialclerk/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$72,509

Base pay: $33,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,364
Total compensation: $72,509
Hire date: 2024-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Administrative Clerical (NP-3)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: Lanette

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,965
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $1,761
Check Date: Nov 15, 2024
Check Number: 59277393
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88100
Employee ID Record: 086CBDC0441B82E64A0BB17E296C0D77

Crystal Roget is a Financialclerk at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $72,509. Union affiliation: Administrative Clerical (NP-3).

Omar Bhairo

Correctionofficer/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$68,415

Base pay: $21,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,572
Benefits: $37,814
Total compensation: $68,415
Hire date: 2020-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,776
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,214
Check Date: Apr 19, 2024
Check Number: 58297805
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89200
Employee ID Record: 04CF1875860400AFF54B4B841BFC335F

Omar Bhairo is a Correctionofficer at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $68,415. Union affiliation: Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Ronald Morgan

Correctionofficer/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$67,546

Base pay: $29,444
Overtime: $1,597
Other pay: $702
Benefits: $35,803
Total compensation: $67,546
Hire date: 2010-12-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,460
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,546
Check Date: Dec 4, 2024
Check Number: 37723698
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89050
Employee ID Record: 05958EAF1AC71976D72A1137D41D8073

Ronald Morgan works as a Correctionofficer for Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Ronald earned $67,546 in 2024. They are represented by Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Ira Mezini

Financialclerk/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$65,639

Base pay: $40,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,804
Total compensation: $65,639
Hire date: 2023-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Administrative Clerical (NP-3)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,965
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $1,761
Check Date: Nov 1, 2024
Check Number: 59168878
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88100
Employee ID Record: 090FD0683EF60E30C082DBADE4A9C38A

At Department of Correction, Ira Mezini serves as a Financialclerk based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,639. Their bargaining unit is Administrative Clerical (NP-3).

Paulette Simon

Rn(Perdiem)/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$63,483

Base pay: $51,850
Overtime: $1,045
Other pay: $6,077
Benefits: $4,511
Total compensation: $63,483
Hire date: 2024-05-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,949
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $62
Check Date: Jul 12, 2024
Check Number: 58643998
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89400
Employee ID Record: 008039A1B30282FF94895B1B4772ECBC

Paulette Simon works as a Rn(Perdiem) for Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a part-time employee. Paulette earned $63,483 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Professional (P-1).

Sartaj Wani

Correlectrtech/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$62,620

Base pay: $27,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $423
Benefits: $34,711
Total compensation: $62,620
Hire date: 2024-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: Yousef

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,099
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,379
Check Date: Jul 26, 2024
Check Number: 58743512
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88550
Employee ID Record: 08EA7067D0129D55115482685C40733F

Sartaj Wani works as a Correlectrtech for Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Sartaj earned $62,620 in 2024. Union affiliation: Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Mikki Ealey

Secretary2/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$57,753

Base pay: $27,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $30,584
Total compensation: $57,753
Hire date: 2024-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Administrative Clerical (NP-3)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: Arlene

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,248
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,117
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 59383926
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88100
Employee ID Record: 07E937D884E8332137373348137F86BE

Mikki Ealey is a Secretary2 at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $57,753. Their bargaining unit is Administrative Clerical (NP-3).

Andre Roscoe

Correctionofficer/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$54,418

Base pay: $24,193
Overtime: $126
Other pay: $1,359
Benefits: $28,740
Total compensation: $54,418
Hire date: 2020-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,776
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,214
Check Date: May 31, 2024
Check Number: 58501204
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88500
Employee ID Record: 0AEF2DE5382E489B352054E6602D166D

Andre Roscoe works as a Correctionofficer for Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Andre earned $54,418 in 2024. Union affiliation: Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Clayton Strachan

Correctionallieutenant/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$49,838

Base pay: $20,197
Overtime: $403
Other pay: $3,888
Benefits: $25,351
Total compensation: $49,838
Hire date: 2004-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Supervisor (NP-8)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,312
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,575
Check Date: Mar 8, 2024
Check Number: 58083397
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88600
Employee ID Record: 04B670089930B60D14244837005734E6

At Department of Correction, Clayton Strachan serves as a Correctionallieutenant based in Wethersfield, CT. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,838. Union affiliation: Correctional Supervisor (NP-8).

Darrashawn Orange

Correctionofficer/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$42,330

Base pay: $18,432
Overtime: $2,341
Other pay: $440
Benefits: $21,117
Total compensation: $42,330
Hire date: 2024-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: RudyLee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,681
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,057
Check Date: Nov 15, 2024
Check Number: 59282693
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88950
Employee ID Record: 06A1899EFC83A28257FB87C49AAD0731

Darrashawn Orange works as a Correctionofficer for Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Darrashawn earned $42,330 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Emily Laprade

Professionalcounselor/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$40,985

Base pay: $14,800
Overtime: $3,740
Other pay: $1,710
Benefits: $20,734
Total compensation: $40,985
Hire date: 2004-08-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,186
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,340
Check Date: Apr 19, 2024
Check Number: 58291725
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89400
Employee ID Record: 0442D0A9848625A779AAFDCFA2008DDC

Emily Laprade is a Professionalcounselor at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $40,985. Their bargaining unit is Health Professional (P-1).

Antoin Pettway

Correctionofficer/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$40,346

Base pay: $18,432
Overtime: $1,266
Other pay: $370
Benefits: $20,278
Total compensation: $40,346
Hire date: 2024-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $48,313
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $1,851
Check Date: Nov 1, 2024
Check Number: 59208573
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC88400
Employee ID Record: 09E551A1774DD40588432F2A643B2497

Antoin Pettway works as a Correctionofficer for Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Antoin earned $40,346 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Joan Burnett

Associatechaplain/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$29,825

Base pay: $11,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,777
Benefits: $15,226
Total compensation: $29,825
Hire date: 2013-10-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $88,217
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,380
Check Date: Feb 23, 2024
Check Number: 57982687
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89200
Employee ID Record: 013B7A7FE1FC3AE30945A5B0CE16B32D

Joan Burnett works as a Associatechaplain for Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Joan earned $29,825 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Professional (P-1).

Penelope Ortiz

Licensedpracticalnurse/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$26,015

Base pay: $10,909
Overtime: $113
Other pay: $841
Benefits: $14,151
Total compensation: $26,015
Hire date: 2024-10-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,100
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,188
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 59421442
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89400
Employee ID Record: 03E007054CDD7F7B6ADBF6659D9AB6F3

Penelope Ortiz holds the role of Licensedpracticalnurse at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,015. Union affiliation: Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Zane Joseph

Correctionofficer/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$25,506

Base pay: $9,019
Overtime: $2,238
Other pay: $343
Benefits: $13,905
Total compensation: $25,506
Hire date: 2015-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Correctional Officers (NP-4)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: Rashad-Bonnar

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,916
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,411
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 59427497
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89150
Employee ID Record: 0793973A5B11710C8E6BC26E4710A93E

Zane Joseph is a Correctionofficer at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $25,506. Their bargaining unit is Correctional Officers (NP-4).

Kiajuana Dailey

Clinicalsocialworker/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$20,800

Base pay: $9,915
Overtime: $16
Other pay: $345
Benefits: $10,525
Total compensation: $20,800
Hire date: 2024-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,261
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,305
Check Date: Dec 27, 2024
Check Number: 59441463
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89400
Employee ID Record: 0B050C9BBCCEA23D935397E0AC39D8B7

Kiajuana Dailey is a Clinicalsocialworker at Department of Correction based in Wethersfield, CT. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $20,800. Union affiliation: Health Professional (P-1).

Angela Ruffin

Rn(Perdiem)/Department of Correction

2024 total comp

$20,773

Base pay: $17,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,979
Benefits: $1,476
Total compensation: $20,773
Hire date: 2013-10-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Wethersfield
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06109
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,244
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $64
Check Date: Oct 18, 2024
Check Number: 59098034
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DOC89400
Employee ID Record: 05B9D656087E8B51E22BCAB409547377

At Department of Correction, Angela Ruffin serves as a Rn(Perdiem) based in Wethersfield, CT. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,773. Union affiliation: Health Professional (P-1).