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
Daniel Askew holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,334.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lashanda Williams works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Lashanda earned $12,331 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Demery is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $12,331.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Zander Hughes serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,330.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Danielle Gerstenschlager holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,323.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexander Grider holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,323.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shelby Barnett is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,320.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rodney Bexten works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Rodney earned $12,317 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Doug Owen holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,308.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Megan Hossain is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,303.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Tiffany Ray works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Tiffany earned $12,303 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brenden Brown is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $12,302.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melessa Morris is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $12,295.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Clifford Jones works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Clifford earned $12,294 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tracey Abshier works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tracey earned $12,287 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michelle Ajtaji is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $12,284.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Kierstyn Ruble works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Kierstyn earned $12,284 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Adrienne Clark is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,282.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hayden Dean works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Hayden earned $12,282 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrew Skoklo holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,281.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eldonna Chism is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,280.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Dunlap serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,279.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Joslyn Brewer is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $12,277.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Virginia Porter holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,275.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Scotty Bisker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,272.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Richard Brandon works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Richard earned $12,263 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dianne Long holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,263.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Mbuya works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Elizabeth earned $12,257 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nathan Haught holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,256.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anyelika Fowler Armas is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $12,256.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Benjamin Linck holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,254.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Layton Keeran serves as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,253.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nolan Dick is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,253.
Designated Principal Assistant Department/Corrections
Jillian Eagan holds the role of Designated Principal Assistant Department at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,252.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Candra Jackson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Candra earned $12,252 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Justin Brotherton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,248.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Harley Hawkins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,247.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremy Etherton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,246.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Wyatt Fish serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,245.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marisah Horn is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $12,242.