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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Laundry Manager/Corrections
Richard Freeman holds the role of Laundry Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,103.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jonathan Morgan serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,099.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tammy Watring serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,097.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brittnee Glenn serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,096.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Teresa Templeton holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,095.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jayshaun Nelson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,095.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Kristen Adolf holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,094.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Christine Henson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Christine earned $13,090 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jack Beine holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,085.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jaiden Berger is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $13,078.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kandis Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,073.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Christina Preston serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,068.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Dustin Dollens serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,067.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Bundren is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $13,061.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Coale is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $13,060.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kelsie Duncan works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kelsie earned $13,059 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cynthia Sullenger serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,057.
Designated Principal Assistant Department/Corrections
Kari Kingsley is a Designated Principal Assistant Department at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $13,057.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Zach Hess works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Zach earned $13,055 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Cynthia Hawkins-Oppland is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $13,054.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ellis Edwards works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ellis earned $13,053 in 2025.