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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Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Amanda Boots is a Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $16,074.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Joseph Gully holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,070.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Brady serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,065.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Linda Myers holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,061.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Marija Wilfong works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Marija earned $16,059 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gabriel Howald serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,053.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Cassandra Latham holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,051.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Frank Todd holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,044.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dakotah Romanoskie works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dakotah earned $16,043 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Morgan Szura holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,043.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Candace Hull holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,042.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Renee Banks works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Renee earned $16,032 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Sebrina Kitch holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,030.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bruce Woods works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bruce earned $16,028 in 2024.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
Ladonna Buckner holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 3) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,026.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Ashlee Thomas is a Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,022.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Elizabeth Gross serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,020.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jeremy Bishop works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jeremy earned $16,015 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Plaster serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,011.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Alexis Coats works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Alexis earned $16,009 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ryan Mattox serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,008.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Bradley Lilley is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $16,002.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Camry Buckingham holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,000.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Joseph Rackovan works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Joseph earned $16,000 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Seth Henry holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,999.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Ellen Weirich holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,998.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shane Roberts holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,998.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Cable is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,997.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, David Lopez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,995.
Human Resources Specialist/Corrections
Nicholas Miller works as a Human Resources Specialist for Corrections. Nicholas earned $15,994 in 2024.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Catherine Harris works as a Human Resources Assistant for Corrections. Catherine earned $15,993 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeffery Otte holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,992.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Russell Brown works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Russell earned $15,991 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Michael Miller is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $15,990.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Eric Portiner serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,990.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Wendy Needham serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,990.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Cody Goodson works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Cody earned $15,982 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
James Ingram holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,982.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Lee is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $15,980.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ryelee Lynch is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $15,978.