Missouri / Corrections
Agency file
The Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2025, this agency had 13,813 employees with median total compensation of $37,946; the highest distinct record was $189,788.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 13,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,946) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $65,027 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,794. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 1
State Department Director/Corrections
Trevor Foley works as a State Department Director for Corrections. Trevor earned $189,788 in 2025.
Deputy State Department Director/Corrections
Travis Terry works as a Deputy State Department Director for Corrections. Travis earned $166,165 in 2025.
Deputy State Department Director/Corrections
Matthew Sturm works as a Deputy State Department Director for Corrections. Matthew earned $165,845 in 2023.
Deputy State Department Director/Corrections
Valarie Moseley works as a Deputy State Department Director for Corrections. Valarie earned $163,151 in 2025.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
At Corrections, Susan Pulliam serves as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,000.
Division Director/Corrections
Myles Strid is a Division Director at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $152,643.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Israa Alsudany serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,211.
Division Director/Corrections
Michael Strong works as a Division Director for Corrections. Michael earned $148,577 in 2025.
Division Director/Corrections
Bonnie Herman holds the role of Division Director at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,268.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Theresa Montgomery serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,837.
Division Director/Corrections
John Mosley works as a Division Director for Corrections. John earned $146,613 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Andrea Galbreath holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,456.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rosemary Opara holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,436.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Matthew Briesacher works as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr for Corrections. Matthew earned $138,545 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Jacobs works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Matthew earned $136,559 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hannah Samuels is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $133,870.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
At Corrections, Trevor Foley serves as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,556.
Division Director/Corrections
Travis Terry is a Division Director at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $131,941.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Dustin Layton works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Dustin earned $131,813 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Wayne Vanderwood holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,936.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Randall Odle holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,597.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Humphrey Lartey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $128,218.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Robert Pearon holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,031.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Kenneth Shelton works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Kenneth earned $125,687 in 2025.
Division Director/Corrections
Valarie Moseley is a Division Director at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $124,500.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Edwards serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,961.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Ellis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,731.
Deputy Division Director/Corrections
Ryan Crews holds the role of Deputy Division Director at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,160.
Deputy Division Director/Corrections
Jason Lewis is a Deputy Division Director at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $122,160.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Moira Mason works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Moira earned $120,474 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Oluropo Akins works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Oluropo earned $120,202 in 2025.
Deputy Division Director/Corrections
Earl Dye is a Deputy Division Director at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $120,018.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gregory Cathey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,985.
Board Chairman/Corrections
Anthony Helfrecht works as a Board Chairman for Corrections. Anthony earned $119,462 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nelson Eravi holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,015.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Christopher Vaugh works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Christopher earned $118,911 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ismail Ojo works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ismail earned $118,656 in 2025.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
James Griffin is a Correctional Captain at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $118,351.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gary Goforth is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $118,236.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Deven Hays is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $118,133.