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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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Patricia Gooch

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$63,046
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$63,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,046

Patricia Gooch holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,046.

Tarion Mcbride

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$63,038
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$63,038
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,038

Tarion Mcbride works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tarion earned $63,038 in 2025.

Ronald Schwartz

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,971
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,971
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,971

Ronald Schwartz holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,971.

Karen Chavez

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,957
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,957
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,957

Karen Chavez works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Karen earned $62,957 in 2025.

Reva Stanford

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,900
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,900

At Corrections, Reva Stanford serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,900.

Sean Dunwoody

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,877
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,877
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,877

Sean Dunwoody is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,877.

Richard Rodrick

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,865
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,865
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,865

Richard Rodrick is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,865.

Benny Hancock

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,860
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,860
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,860

Benny Hancock holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,860.

Steffaney Usher

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$62,855
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,855
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,855

Steffaney Usher holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,855.

Angela Aholt

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,817
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,817
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,817

Angela Aholt works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Angela earned $62,817 in 2025.

Kirk Gilchrist

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,790
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,790
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,790

Kirk Gilchrist works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kirk earned $62,790 in 2025.

Sarina WilsonMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,777

Payroll for Sarina Wilson (Correctional Officer, Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $62,777 in 2025.

Haddie Watson

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,739
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,739
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,739

Haddie Watson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,739.

Jon Baker

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,732
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,732
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,732

At Corrections, Jon Baker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,732.

Robert Slaughter

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,729
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,729

Robert Slaughter holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,729.

Curtis Messex

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$62,667
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,667
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,667

Curtis Messex holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,667.

Donavon Johnson

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,656
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,656
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,656

At Corrections, Donavon Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,656.

Dylan Kennedy

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,639
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,639
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,639

At Corrections, Dylan Kennedy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,639.

Cyrus Varnum

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,637
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,637
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,637

Cyrus Varnum holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,637.

Kalin Davis

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,635
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,635

At Corrections, Kalin Davis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,635.

Shelley Berry

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,630
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,630
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,630

At Corrections, Shelley Berry serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,630.

Candice Holzem

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,629
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,629

Candice Holzem is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,629.

Samuel Trevino

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,620
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,620
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,620

Samuel Trevino holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,620.

Krystal Pratt

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,595
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,595
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,595

Krystal Pratt works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Krystal earned $62,595 in 2025.

Ronald Dalgetty

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,581
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,581
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,581

Ronald Dalgetty holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,581.

Sandra Law

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,550
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,550

At Corrections, Sandra Law serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,550.

Tyler Daro

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,517
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,517
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,517

Tyler Daro holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,517.

Evan Hammett

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,500
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,500

At Corrections, Evan Hammett serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,500.

Travler Moyer

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$62,491
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,491

Travler Moyer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Travler earned $62,491 in 2024.

Joseph Miller

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,483
Sub-department
Il River Correctional Center (Canton)
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,483
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,483
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Fulton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$3,100
Rutan Exempt
No

Joseph Miller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). 2025 total compensation came to $62,483. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michael Pinkava

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,452
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,452
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,452

Michael Pinkava is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,452.

Mark Freiheit

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,449
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,449
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,449

At Corrections, Mark Freiheit serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,449.

Adrian Evins

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$62,434
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,434

Adrian Evins works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Adrian earned $62,434 in 2023.

Renwick Rickmon

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,417
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,417

Renwick Rickmon works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Renwick earned $62,417 in 2025.

Rodney Lawrence

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,392
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,392
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,392

Rodney Lawrence is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,392.

Jonathon Leggins

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,371
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,371
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,371

Jonathon Leggins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,371.

Bradley Routh

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,362
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,362

Bradley Routh works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bradley earned $62,362 in 2025.

Heather Carpenter

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,352
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,352
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,352

Heather Carpenter holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,352.

Christopher Rodriguez

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,280
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,280
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,280

Christopher Rodriguez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,280.

David Baker

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$62,277
Sub-department
Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,277
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,277
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$200
Rutan Exempt
No

At Corrections, David Baker serves as a Correctional Officer within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,277. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.