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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Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Charles Hainen holds the role of Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,274.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
James Brashers works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. James earned $19,266 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Missey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,265.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Adriana Cummings holds the role of Addiction Counselor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,262.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kayla Distler works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Kayla earned $19,252 in 2025.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Laura Laird serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,252.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sherry Scantlin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,247.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Fowlkes holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,243.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tage Robinson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,242.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Amanda Moore works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Amanda earned $19,240 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kathryn Moeckel serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,236.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dawson Haslag holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,236.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Quanah Otero serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,235.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathon Vesey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,235.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alex Perez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,232.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nakoda Savage works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nakoda earned $19,227 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeffrey Gabelman works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $19,221 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Shannyn Koons holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,219.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jadison Mcgowan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,218.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Eileen Ramey holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,207.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Jon Rickabaugh is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,205.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Guy Jenkins is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,202.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Keri Abbott holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,200.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Katelyn Adams serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,199.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Trevor Swaringam is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,197.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adam Flora works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Adam earned $19,196 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Julia Churchill is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,196.
Laboratory Scientist/Corrections
Eric Garner holds the role of Laboratory Scientist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,190.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Xander Williams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,188.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Ashlee Thomas serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,177.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Weir is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,177.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kyle Mattingly serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,177.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Seaton serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,177.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Mari holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,175.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Hernandez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,175.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Patricia Pierce holds the role of Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,173.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Owen Heigham holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,173.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ethan Welch holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,172.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dustin Bethards holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,162.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Duane Dewey holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,161.