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 Officer/Corrections
Julian Rivera Lugo holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,743.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Slayton works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cody earned $1,742 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Victoria Stark serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,741.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Daniel Doran is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,740.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Hug-Hernandez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,739.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Shelly Orf is a Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,738.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Heather Siedlecki is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,738.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Gwendolyn Quimby serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,737.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Peggy Studley works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Peggy earned $1,733 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Philip Bish works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Philip earned $1,732 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kanon Backues holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,731.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Heather Schrum holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,727.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kayla Swink serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,726.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Hendley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,725.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Atilvia Spencer is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,725.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Thomas Rush holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,725.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Ellen Pena works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Ellen earned $1,723 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mica-Ieliah Steward is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,723.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Lillyan Kerber serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,721.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jorje Rivera is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,721.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brooke Desbien is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,720.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Arianna Showalter serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,719.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tara White serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,718.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tracy Rollins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,713.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Kristine White holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,709.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Riquerah Griffin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,709.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tera Tentschert holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,709.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Carole Dent holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,708.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Clayton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,708.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Phebe Saunders is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,708.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Bradley Cockrill holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,706.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Zachary Winter serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,702.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sarah Hildebrand holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,701.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Christina Allen serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,701.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Curtis Guffey works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Curtis earned $1,700 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Brenda Steidel works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Corrections. Brenda earned $1,698 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Harrop serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,698.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Crawford holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,695.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Candice Walser is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,693.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Marker works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Timothy earned $1,691 in 2023.