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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Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Darren Newman holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,004.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Richard Noel holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,001.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alison Lee holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,001.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stephanie Walker-Hudson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $18,999.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sandra Mohrman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $18,997.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
D'Andrea Owens works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. D'Andrea earned $18,996 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kevin Owens holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,993.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mackenzie Hopper is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,986.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Wendell Wilson serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,981.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrew Parrish is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,970.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Travis Case holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,968.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tristan Hopkins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,966.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Smothers works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacob earned $18,964 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joanna Fraser works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joanna earned $18,961 in 2023.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Thomas Wheeler works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Corrections. Thomas earned $18,960 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Walter Declue holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,951.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Ryan Palka holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,950.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Eric Friel holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,948.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Gary Westbrook works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Gary earned $18,938 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brayden Ainsworth holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,933.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cassandra Parker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,932.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jonathan Chaco works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jonathan earned $18,931 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marya-Aileen Miller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,930.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
James Tuttle holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,928.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jonathan Vandeven serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,924.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Marvin Aspinwall serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,924.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Connie Payne works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Connie earned $18,919 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zakary Taylor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,913.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
James Morgan holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,912.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tarynda Clevenger works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tarynda earned $18,907 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adam Shockley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,906.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jakayla Beckley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,898.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tristan Shippert serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,896.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Miranda Corinthos holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,885.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shane Brouhard holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,881.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Arlen Kitchell is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,875.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kaylin Sellers is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,871.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Amanda Allen holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,871.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Drew Goerlitz works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Drew earned $18,868 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Trey Davee works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Trey earned $18,867 in 2025.