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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Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cameron Tweedie holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,468.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kenneth Phegley works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kenneth earned $1,468 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Malachie Baum holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,466.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Baker serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,462.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
James Gibson is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,462.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Madison Ambrosecchia works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Madison earned $1,458 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Madison Fischer holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,458.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Patricia Ledbetter serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,456.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Pamela Mayhall works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Pamela earned $1,455 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Palacios Ramirez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,455.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Riegerix serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,452.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Melissa Harrison is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,445.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, David Hoeller serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,444.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tessa Neese serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,443.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Angela Sims is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,443.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Antoinette Hawkins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,442.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Grace Robertson is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,442.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Belinda Craighead holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,442.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bertina Patterson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,436.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Karen O'Neal works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Karen earned $1,435 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Bryce Passig works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Bryce earned $1,435 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Eva Askari serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,434.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karla Hauk works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Karla earned $1,430 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stanton Ketcherside holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,429.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Tommy Cain is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,427.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Kelli Herrington works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Kelli earned $1,423 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Crystal Turnbough works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Crystal earned $1,420 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hunter Reid holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,419.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jesse Dickerson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jesse earned $1,418 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gianna Regler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Gianna earned $1,417 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Davita Robinson is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,413.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Diane Vandergriff works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Diane earned $1,413 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Wolfe is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,410.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Elizabeth Mitchell-Wolf holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,410.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ethan Walling serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,409.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Saundra Proctor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,409.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Cody Burr serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,408.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Michelle Sutton holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,407.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Otis Taube serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,404.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jennifer Lopez-Reyes is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,402.