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% |
Compare
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
John Bush holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,422.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Merrick is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,422.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Taylor Williams serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,421.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Melvin England serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,418.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Shekinah Heil is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $12,417.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Susan Trainer is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,417.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Selena Conner works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Selena earned $12,415 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kyle Bower is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $12,415.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devin Barton works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Devin earned $12,414 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anthony Branstetter holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,413.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Stevenson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,410.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Morris holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,408.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kinte Hernandez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,407.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mark Martinez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,404.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dylan Griggs serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,402.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jean Spree serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,400.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kenneth Bell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,398.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Pamela West is a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,397.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Kim Quirouet serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,396.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Malachi Rogers is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $12,393.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Rolens works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brandon earned $12,389 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mikel Kennedy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,386.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Damonte Taylor works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Damonte earned $12,384 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jayce Fly works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jayce earned $12,382 in 2025.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Robert Taylor works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Robert earned $12,381 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Starkey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,378.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, Kevin Thompson serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,377.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Katherine Graves serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,375.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gage Kight serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,375.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ivania Machado Vazquez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,372.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Michael Meisel holds the role of Laundry Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,365.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Heaven Darnall holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,363.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Chase Williams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,361.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Tippetts holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,361.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan Taylor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,358.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Rebecca Mason holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,355.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Terrena Ballinger is a Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $12,346.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Richard Gilchrist is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,345.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Corbin Humphreys works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Corbin earned $12,336 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anabella Caneja is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,334.