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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Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Monica Pierce is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,156.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Terrie Miller holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,152.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Faith Halter works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Faith earned $19,152 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Chrystie White works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Chrystie earned $19,149 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brandon Messex is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,146.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Douglas serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,139.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Sarah Smolich-Luttrell works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Sarah earned $19,134 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Glatczak serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,132.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Alex Seaton holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,131.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Seth Chandler serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,131.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devin Hilburn works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Devin earned $19,130 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Andrew Cassity serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,125.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Leslie Brown is a Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,116.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cameron Ham is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,114.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nathan Gamewell serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,112.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Michaela Clary is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,110.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Donald Lindsey is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,109.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Desiree Moyer is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,108.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Timothy Jacobs serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,105.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Gennifer Matlock is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,104.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Bryce Leatherman works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Bryce earned $19,096 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Declue holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,084.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Theresa Stewart is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $19,084.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan Mansfield works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jordan earned $19,074 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Alexia Smith holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,068.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Teresa Smith holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,062.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, John Wessing serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,061.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Justo Rodriguez is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,058.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Wendy Gammel holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,056.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jill Phillips works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Jill earned $19,056 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marissa Salvato works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Marissa earned $19,054 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Layton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,054.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kini Ebong is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,054.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dalton Burnett is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $19,053.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Aubuchon serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,051.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donovan Elias is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,044.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Quentin Murphy holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,030.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Janeice Bailey works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Janeice earned $19,023 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Habtamu Legesse works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Habtamu earned $19,013 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Hunter Taylor serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,004.