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 Officer/Corrections
Christine Kelly works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christine earned $18,751 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Lisa Rocha serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,750.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eric Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,747.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Stacy Lutz is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $18,746.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hayden Frederick is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,741.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Kenneth Stover is a Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $18,739.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Laura Ritter is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,734.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Corrections
Macie Green is a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,733.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Exley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $18,733.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Shirmira Smith is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $18,729.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tina Cobb is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $18,727.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Crystal Steward serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,727.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Klueppel holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,716.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Harris serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,712.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Milbourn works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cody earned $18,710 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Dixon is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $18,707.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Stephen Phillips holds the role of Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,704.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eric Ivy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Eric earned $18,704 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christian Legate serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,702.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Breanna Land serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,680.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Leo Thomas holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,668.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Betsy Russell is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $18,664.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Billy Smith works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Billy earned $18,652 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Loria James serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,649.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tiana Gilbert holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,645.
Industries Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Brigance serves as a Industries Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,645.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aliyah Higgins works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Aliyah earned $18,640 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Richard Lollar works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Richard earned $18,635 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Shelby House works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Shelby earned $18,634 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Riley Humphrey holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,627.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Renita Hatcher works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Renita earned $18,615 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Bennett works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cody earned $18,613 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joseph Brothers-Schlosser serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,604.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Donna Thompson works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Donna earned $18,604 in 2023.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Erin Halbert serves as a Special Assistant Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,600.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Angela Mckinney serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,591.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaitlynn Sneller serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,588.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Reba Whitmer works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Reba earned $18,587 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexus Humphrey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,587.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lexi Noble is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $18,585.