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 Program Specialist/Corrections
Jonathan Morgan holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $150.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Cadenbach works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Zachary earned $150 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Braden Peery serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $149.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Skylair Stulce is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $149.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shirley Presley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $149.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elaina Chilcoat holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $148.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Buddy Brelsford holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $148.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nowell Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $148.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Brent Taylor is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $148.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jasmine Thomas serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $148.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jessica Bowling works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Jessica earned $146 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Kenneth Fischer is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $146.
Cook/Corrections
Evelyn Tabor is a Cook at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $146.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Mccloud holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $146.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelly Mckinzie serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $145.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Greggory Price holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $145.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jason Schulte holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $145.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jamie Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $144.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Williams is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $144.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Savannah Mcmurray serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $144.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeremiah Deaton serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $143.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brooklyn Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $143.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Sheila Eaves serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $143.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dakota Heath works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dakota earned $143 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Briggs serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $142.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Lisa Dempsey works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Lisa earned $142 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sabry Gomaa is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $142.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Maria Frost works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Maria earned $142 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Breshae Washington works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Breshae earned $141 in 2024.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Madyson Talley works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Madyson earned $141 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cheyenne Stricklin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $141.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Evelyn Scribner is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $141.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shylyn Hasty serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $140.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Campbell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $140.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Stephanie Garrett works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Stephanie earned $140 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Euleta Bbergner serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $140.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Gretchen Penserum serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $140.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Contina Lejeune works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Contina earned $140 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donald Cornman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $139.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Black serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $139.