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
Jordan Karpowecz is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,586.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Kelly Cole holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,583.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Cari Hearn is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,583.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaliyah Montez holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,582.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Cory Ray works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Cory earned $1,581 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Kinder works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nicholas earned $1,580 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Lyons works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Austin earned $1,580 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kaleb Pashia is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,580.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jeffery Otte works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jeffery earned $1,580 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Briley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,578.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Cody Dowell is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,578.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, David Vandergriff serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,576.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Maleia Foster works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Maleia earned $1,576 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ke'Andra Bradley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,576.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Trinity Kent is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,575.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Cole Hughs serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,575.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adam Lawson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,571.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Sarah Epperly serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,570.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Skyler Kenser holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,569.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
Susan Wilson is a Stores/Warehouse Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,568.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Patricia Newell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Patricia earned $1,568 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Kristan Tompkins serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,564.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Katrina Everhart holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,563.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jamie Poslusny serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,562.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Reeder works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Justin earned $1,559 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jeffrey Hulett holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,557.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Joshua Cash is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,550.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Ashley Chambers is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,547.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Caryn Jerozal holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,544.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Eve Wallendorff is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,543.
Assistant Program Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Shawn Messer serves as a Assistant Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,543.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Emalee Bergmann works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Emalee earned $1,542 in 2025.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Rebecca Sullivan holds the role of Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,541.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Reeves holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,539.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Corey Farris holds the role of Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,539.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Anthony Senkowski is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,537.
Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate/Corrections
John Kreilick is a Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,537.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Amber Carden holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,536.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Maxwell Needham holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,535.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marc Musso is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,535.