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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $441.2M — | 13,107 — | $35,992 — |
| 2024 | $474.5M ▲ 7.5% | 13,715 ▲ 4.6% | $36,729 ▲ 2.0% |
| 2025 | $495.4M ▲ 4.4% | 13,813 ▲ 0.7% | $37,946 ▲ 3.3% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremy Scott holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,532.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Earl Traynor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,530.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stephanie Kennedy is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,529.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Bruce Tinney serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,522.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Patricia Clithero is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,522.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Katherine Brown serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,520.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Langager is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,515.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Jarad Epps serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,514.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mckena Smith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,513.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Carl Stegall serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,505.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Melinda Adams serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,505.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Justin Jereda is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,504.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anthony Delucchi works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Anthony earned $10,502 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Dana Marsceill works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Dana earned $10,501 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Mark Wyrick works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Mark earned $10,500 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Emmalee Walker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,500.
Chaplain/Corrections
Preston Davis is a Chaplain at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,499.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Rachel Kaighin works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Rachel earned $10,499 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
December Harmon is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,495.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jarvis James works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jarvis earned $10,494 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Dustin Hayman is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,493.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eric Avance is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,492.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Dale Duemmel is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,491.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Karlaysha Lucas holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,483.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Bryan Gibson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Bryan earned $10,475 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Hummel serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,472.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Norris works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Steven earned $10,471 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Petko works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brian earned $10,470 in 2024.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Donna Brown works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Donna earned $10,469 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Abigail Brayton works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Abigail earned $10,467 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cameron Isgriggs holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,458.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mason Shuck serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,457.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Davidson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,450.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jasper Taylor is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,448.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Wyatt Vannaman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,446.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dylan Bighorse holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,444.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Mahan serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,443.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Kevin Crader holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,443.
Dietetic Coordinator/Corrections
Troy Bartley is a Dietetic Coordinator at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,442.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Wittman serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,439.