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
Richard Russell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $10,148.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Shenea Gardner is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,146.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Rebekah Farmer serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,146.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Brooke Peters serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,145.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Kittle is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,144.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adrian Peery holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,142.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kaleb Renken is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $10,142.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, John Meyers serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,139.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Thomas Hartmann is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,136.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Maile Gardner is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,136.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cole Huber serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,133.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Kevin Calonne works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Kevin earned $10,132 in 2024.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Crader serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,131.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Emmie Oberhaus serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,128.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Stephanie Shanks holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,126.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Melvin Seyler is a Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $10,125.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Christina Allen holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,118.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Whitman Kibble is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,116.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Vieira works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nicholas earned $10,115 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jordan Spicer holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,109.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Desiree Parrott is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $10,109.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Chumbley works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $10,107 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shelby Edwards works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Shelby earned $10,106 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jerson Fitial works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jerson earned $10,105 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Renfro serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,105.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Tara Kunze is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,104.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Paul serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,103.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kevin Thierfelder serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,102.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Tullock works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Zachary earned $10,101 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Angel Rico works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Angel earned $10,101 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kyler Macomber works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kyler earned $10,101 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Star Williford is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $10,099.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jade Sandifer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,095.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Laban Haynie works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Laban earned $10,094 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Haley Dowell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,094.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Brandon Starks serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,090.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bobbi Rippinger Hord is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,089.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Eden Plante works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Eden earned $10,089 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cameron Abbott holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,089.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jeffery Terry is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,084.