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 Industries Supervisor/Corrections
August Ritzmann is a Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $16,430.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Bryce Sondag serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,429.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Deakin O'Connor is a Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,429.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Justin Hankins holds the role of Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,427.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Melissa Willock holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,424.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nate Buettner works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nate earned $16,423 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, John Samuel serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,422.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremiah Sutton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,411.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Ragan works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacob earned $16,409 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Misty Motta works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Misty earned $16,406 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Isaac Cantrell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Isaac earned $16,406 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Darrin Leuthauser works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Darrin earned $16,399 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Blake Wheeler works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Blake earned $16,398 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Erika Ince serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,398.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ellen Kissick works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ellen earned $16,395 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mark Stokes works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Mark earned $16,393 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mya Grossholz is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,391.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jedemiah Hartrampf serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,385.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Stephen Podest serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,378.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Haleigh Green serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,377.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Mccarty works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nicholas earned $16,376 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shannon Sharpe works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Shannon earned $16,373 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Pugh is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $16,372.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Charllene Landis holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,365.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ryne Peterson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $16,363.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jessica Henderson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jessica earned $16,362 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Rachelle Mcconnaughey works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Rachelle earned $16,358 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Joseph Lambert serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,357.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Cook works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Matthew earned $16,355 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Veeah Chitwood is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,344.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Starks serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,344.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeff Marshall serves as a Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,335.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Alxis Ralston works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Alxis earned $16,335 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Callaway holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,330.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marietta Burton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,329.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Conner Province holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,327.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Shana Spear works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Shana earned $16,327 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brent Buffington holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,326.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Larry Cordray works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Larry earned $16,326 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mavarick Smith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,325.