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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Travis Hudson is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,324.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, David Gutierrez serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,311.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lisa Blackwell works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Lisa earned $20,309 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Drum serves as a Specialized Trades Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,308.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Michael Kliethermes holds the role of Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,306.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Cormier holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,297.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Danielle Killion works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Danielle earned $20,296 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Trevor Robinson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Trevor earned $20,293 in 2025.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Jamie Heinrich works as a P&P District Administrator for Corrections. Jamie earned $20,283 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cheyenne Tolbert holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,283.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
David Ockenfels works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. David earned $20,279 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Camden Davis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,277.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
James Shaw is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,277.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brad Lilley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,275.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Tammy Freeman serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,266.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Michael Kimbrough is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,264.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrew Hogan works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Andrew earned $20,263 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Bryan Bullock works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Bryan earned $20,249 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacquelyn Sheppard holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,247.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Morgan Strode is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,244.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Terrence Fortin works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Terrence earned $20,244 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hayden Asbridge is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,243.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Nicole Olson is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,233.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Samantha Wilken works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Samantha earned $20,230 in 2024.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Rebecca Atkins works as a Human Resources Assistant for Corrections. Rebecca earned $20,229 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Montgomery holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,220.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Cynthia Koch is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $20,213.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Zyan Smith works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Zyan earned $20,187 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Chad Brown serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,186.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Ronnie Young works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Ronnie earned $20,174 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kathrynn Ramos works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Kathrynn earned $20,172 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Steven Canziani holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,167.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Joshua Hurst works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Joshua earned $20,165 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bradly Smith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,165.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Richard Trout is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,163.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Paul King serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,162.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Samantha Green is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,158.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Jason Turner works as a Correctional Program Supervisor for Corrections. Jason earned $20,158 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaden Waller serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,157.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Sharon Turner serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,152.