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Missouri / Corrections / Correctional Officer

Job-title file

Correctional Officer

Supervise and maintain custody of incarcerated individuals, enforce facility rules, and keep the facility secure.

10,227 employees hold this title in Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $17,516, below the department median of $37,946.

Employees
10,227
Total payroll
$261.1M
Role median
$17,516
Agency median
$37,946
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$658$78,990+

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

How total compensation varies among the 10,227 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Missouri

Correctional Officer is held in 4 Missouri departments. In Corrections, the median of $17,516 ranks #1 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Social Services
$1,049 · 2
Mental Health
-$33 · 5

Median total compensation for the Correctional Officer role in other Missouridepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Correctional Officer beyond Missouri

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In Missouri, the median of $17,476 ranks #14 of 16. See Correctional Officer across all of Missouri

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California
$115,156 · 24,878
Miami-Dade County
$91,300 · 1,602
Illinois
$79,600 · 5,693
District of Columbia
$73,954 · 633
Tennessee
$64,050 · 2,032
Texas
$59,438 · 21,615
Maine
$58,638 · 749

Median total compensation for comparable Correctional Officerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Bronie Walker

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$27,199
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,199

Bronie Walker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $27,199.

Maria Murphy

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$27,198
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,198
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,198

Maria Murphy holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,198.

Timothy Purkey

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$27,196
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,196

At Corrections, Timothy Purkey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,196.

Edward Mclellan

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$27,133
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,133
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,133

Edward Mclellan works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Edward earned $27,133 in 2023.

Jeffrey Taylor

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$27,123
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,123

Jeffrey Taylor works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $27,123 in 2025.

Jason Bradley

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$27,110
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,110

At Corrections, Jason Bradley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,110.

Lillyan Kerber

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$27,089
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,089
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,089

At Corrections, Lillyan Kerber serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,089.

Robin Sullivan

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$27,079
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,079

Robin Sullivan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,079.

Raymond Spooner

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$27,078
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,078
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,078

At Corrections, Raymond Spooner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,078.

Taylor Ruch-Mcgee

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$27,072
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,072
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,072

Taylor Ruch-Mcgee works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Taylor earned $27,072 in 2024.

Angela Pratt

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$27,069
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,069
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,069

Angela Pratt is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $27,069.

Shawn Mahnken

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$27,068
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,068

Shawn Mahnken is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $27,068.

Erika Doyle

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$27,054
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,054
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,054

At Corrections, Erika Doyle serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,054.

Kimberly Cahill

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$27,049
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,049
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,049

Kimberly Cahill works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kimberly earned $27,049 in 2025.

Elliote Dinovo

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$27,043
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,043
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,043

Elliote Dinovo works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Elliote earned $27,043 in 2025.

Arizona Terrell

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$27,015
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,015
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,015

Arizona Terrell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $27,015.

Jajresha Jackson

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,993
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,993
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,993

Jajresha Jackson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,993.

Terri Snyder

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,973
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,973
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,973

Terri Snyder holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,973.

David Griffin

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,963
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,963

David Griffin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,963.

Christopher Bagley

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,963
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,963

Christopher Bagley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,963.

Zachary Porter

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,961
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,961
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,961

Zachary Porter holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,961.

Jason Raleigh

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,946
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,946

Jason Raleigh is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,946.

David Hinson

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$26,942
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,942

At Corrections, David Hinson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,942.

Felicia Benton

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,938
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,938
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,938

At Corrections, Felicia Benton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,938.

David Henderson

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,923
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,923
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,923

David Henderson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,923.

Willy Gramajo

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,921
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,921

Willy Gramajo works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Willy earned $26,921 in 2025.

Melanie Murphy

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$26,915
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,915
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,915

Melanie Murphy holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,915.

Diane Swenson

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$26,902
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,902
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,902

Diane Swenson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $26,902.

Alexis Cates

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$26,895
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,895

Alexis Cates is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $26,895.

Ashley Sylva

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,888
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,888
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,888

Ashley Sylva is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,888.

Thomas Green

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,884
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,884
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,884

Thomas Green is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,884.

Donald Merlenbach

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$26,854
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,854
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,854

Donald Merlenbach works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Donald earned $26,854 in 2024.

Joseph Ross

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,829
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,829
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,829

Joseph Ross holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,829.

Krystal Schuler

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,818
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,818
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,818

Krystal Schuler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Krystal earned $26,818 in 2025.

Stephen Smyer

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$26,797
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,797
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,797

Stephen Smyer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Stephen earned $26,797 in 2023.

Mark Morris

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,793
Sub-department
Dixon Correctional Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,793
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,793
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Lee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$3,700
Rutan Exempt
No

Mark Morris holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,793. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Angel Roark

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,792
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,792
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,792

Angel Roark is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,792.

Gail Noeth

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$26,773
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,773
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,773

At Corrections, Gail Noeth serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,773.

Dylan Hedger

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$26,768
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,768
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,768

Dylan Hedger works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dylan earned $26,768 in 2025.

Steven Henderson

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$26,767
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,767
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,767

Steven Henderson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $26,767.