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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tina Rowland works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Tina earned $15,538 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jonathan Rhoads serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,530.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Brian Czarnecki works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Brian earned $15,529 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kaleb Wooldridge works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kaleb earned $15,527 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dana Agler holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,523.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Cheryl Knapp is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $15,520.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Andrea Ledbetter serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,520.
Specialized Trades Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Troy Ragan serves as a Specialized Trades Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,519.
Specialized Trades Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Bret Fike serves as a Specialized Trades Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,519.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melody Roth works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Melody earned $15,518 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Naylor works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $15,517 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Alicia Meyer works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Alicia earned $15,514 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
Jessica Oppermann works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Corrections. Jessica earned $15,512 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Brown serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,512.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Morgandee Obado serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,510.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Laelique Coleman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,499.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Morgan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $15,495.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Lisa Crocker is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $15,494.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Gorman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,493.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, April Weislocher serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,492.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
James Barr is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,489.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Harrison holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,484.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Austin Fogarty works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Austin earned $15,482 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Chad Thompson works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Chad earned $15,481 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Teresa Wiese holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,480.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jane Morriss is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $15,479.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Valor Clymer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,472.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Terence Anderson is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $15,467.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jose Hernandez is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,464.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Western is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $15,460.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Skyla Burris is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $15,453.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Natalie Scott is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,452.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nathan Eudy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nathan earned $15,448 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Shawn Conklin is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $15,447.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Tyler Moore serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,444.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Roland Brown works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Roland earned $15,443 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jaiden Berger holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,438.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Kylee Bunch is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,438.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lindsay Norris is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,422.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Rose works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. William earned $15,420 in 2025.