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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Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
Michelle Marsh holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,706.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Macain Cantrelle is a Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,705.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Randi Brown works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Randi earned $14,702 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Ashley Chambers is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,701.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Kinder holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,699.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
John Miller is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $14,698.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Foday Konneh holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,695.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William England is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,695.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kristy Calicott holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,693.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brandon Shakespeare works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Brandon earned $14,693 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Korey Kyles serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,689.
Safety Inspector/Corrections
At Corrections, Jerome Stradford serves as a Safety Inspector. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,689.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Donna Joslyn works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Donna earned $14,684 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacob Thompson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,682.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Alexander Cable holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,681.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Sharon Shawgo holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,672.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Gerke serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,672.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ricki Charles works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ricki earned $14,671 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donny Barton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,667.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dennis Woolfolk is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,663.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Cory Ray is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,660.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Kimberly Laird serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,660.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Passmore is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,654.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sherrie Poirier works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sherrie earned $14,651 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Suzanne Brakebill works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Suzanne earned $14,645 in 2023.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Richard Reital is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $14,643.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sofia Camargo holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,642.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Torrie Bly works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Torrie earned $14,634 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Shayla Kennedy works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Shayla earned $14,634 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Matthew Yarbrough holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,631.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mason Draper works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Mason earned $14,630 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aidan Ellzey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,627.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kody Peiffer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kody earned $14,626 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Isabelle Allen serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,624.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Annette Miller is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,620.
Driver/Corrections
James Buschjost works as a Driver for Corrections. James earned $14,615 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Aron Kleffner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,614.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Karlie Green serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,612.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Katherine Denney is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,611.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Roberts serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,610.