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
At Corrections, Brittany Hamilton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,933.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Omar Garcia works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Omar earned $14,932 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Timothy Richardson is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $14,916.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
James Harms is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,913.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gavin Penrod works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Gavin earned $14,911 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Dowell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,907.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Tommy Cain works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Tommy earned $14,906 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Misti Harrington serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,891.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Gale Bollinger holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,884.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Tobey Adams is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,883.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jessica Reed works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jessica earned $14,881 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Mark Steitz serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,876.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Danielle Craig holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,874.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Preston Davis is a Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,873.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jonah Bailey works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Jonah earned $14,871 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Kim Brockmeyer serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,863.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Penny Fields holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,863.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anthony Whittaker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,861.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marshall Vera holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,861.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shirley Klingeman serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,859.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shannon Ferguson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,858.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Spencer Peek works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Spencer earned $14,856 in 2023.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Evan Scherr holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,847.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Samantha Teager serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,846.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mary Markland is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,846.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Shawn Peery is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,845.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Patricia Gladbach is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,843.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Willard Edgar works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Willard earned $14,839 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Kimbell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,837.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Isabelle Huff serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,829.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Camille Bainter works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Camille earned $14,827 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Beers serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,825.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaliyah Mcdonald holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,820.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Amanda Wilmsmeyer holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,815.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kristi Blair holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,814.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
At Corrections, Brian George serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 2). Their 2025 pay totaled $14,814.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Hidalgo holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,811.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Beal serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,806.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Michael Kellum is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,804.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lindsey Ramsey works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Lindsey earned $14,804 in 2025.