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% |
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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 Worker/Corrections
Julie Botts holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,191.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Halderman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,184.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Aryssa Chambers is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,180.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Rachel Williams works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Rachel earned $14,179 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Emilee Heaney is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,178.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Braylen Zorumski serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,174.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Dustin Johnson holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,173.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Lindsay is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,173.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Wayne Schofield is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,167.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lucas Hooper serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,164.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gary Craddock is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,162.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ronald Brown serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,158.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Miranda Eberhart works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Miranda earned $14,155 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Madara Shepherd serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,153.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brandon Mcfadden works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Brandon earned $14,153 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Haylea Cooley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,147.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Brittny Gibson holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,146.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brett Wilkinson holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,144.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donald Owens holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,141.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dylan Simo serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,141.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Mills holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,139.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jean Geer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $14,138.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Baker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,132.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Miles Huff serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,129.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mohaganie Thomas is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,126.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Owen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,125.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Todd Nichols serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,124.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ronnie Bybee holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,121.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Carmelia Bannan serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,119.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicole Olcott is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $14,116.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Teal Wolf is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $14,114.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Logan Venn works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Logan earned $14,106 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Orville Clark holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,104.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Dale Good is a P&P District Administrator at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $14,102.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Wangerin works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joshua earned $14,102 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Quytaya Burse works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Quytaya earned $14,097 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Mary Tambke serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,095.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Gillpatrick serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,092.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Morgan Willey works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Morgan earned $14,092 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nathan Cathey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $14,091.