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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Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Amanda Powell is a Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $9,936.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Scott Rankins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,934.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Danielle Zohner works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Danielle earned $9,932 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Billy Irvin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,930.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jesi Johnson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,928.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Mersharn Whitfield is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $9,927.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Garrett Shatzer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Garrett earned $9,925 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cole Routh holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,923.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Brenda Frakes works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Brenda earned $9,915 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Marschel is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $9,914.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Taylor Treat works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Taylor earned $9,913 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaitlin Burchfield serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,910.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Brittany Bergesch serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,909.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marcus Cobb is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $9,907.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Katherine Rivers works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Katherine earned $9,907 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Pheadra Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,905.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Shona Simpson holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,903.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Charles Villarreal holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,902.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Morganti serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,900.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Claudia Arciniega serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,895.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Catherine Trimble works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Catherine earned $9,893 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Rebecca Quijano holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,892.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Brittney Shamblin serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,892.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jerri Keller holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,878.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaylah Tillman serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,877.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Danilo Clemente serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,876.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jonathon Erickson works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Jonathon earned $9,876 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Rodney Atterberry serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,868.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrew Durham works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Andrew earned $9,866 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amanda Brown is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $9,864.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Douglas Cullen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,862.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ricardo Morales is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $9,862.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Mark Lang holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,860.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Quashawn Cowans works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Quashawn earned $9,858 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
K'Ontrea Williams is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $9,855.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jada Widener is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $9,855.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nicholas Key serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,852.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Robyn Walker is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $9,847.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mario Espinoza holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,846.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kimberly Wallace holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,845.