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
At Corrections, Jeremiah Alkire serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,558.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Seth Henley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,557.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Childers works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joshua earned $17,553 in 2025.
Chaplain/Corrections
Aaron Davis holds the role of Chaplain at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,552.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kayla Robles works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kayla earned $17,549 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Alton Warren works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Alton earned $17,543 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Joseph Grimes holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,535.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenneth Feith serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,532.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Brewer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $17,531.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Jackie Barron is a Special Assistant Official & Admstr at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $17,531.
Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Corrections
David Pershing is a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $17,529.
This Correctional Worker record at Corrections for Joshua Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $17,523 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Conner Crites works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Conner earned $17,521 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justice Mcwhorter is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $17,516.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Mary Geer holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,516.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jarod Staples serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,515.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Robert Keay is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $17,514.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
At Corrections, Timothy Smith serves as a Addiction Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,509.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Richard Crocker is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $17,508.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gary Tiefenauer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Gary earned $17,503 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jerry Mcghee is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $17,502.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Michaela Clary holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,500.
Educator/Corrections
Kristopher Miller works as a Educator for Corrections. Kristopher earned $17,500 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Dinwiddie serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,495.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Sarah Meyers serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,492.
Food Service Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Leroy Williams serves as a Food Service Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,487.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Emily Cartwright is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $17,486.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Jamison Rayevich holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,484.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Kellye Ortega is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $17,484.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Travis Deornellis serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,478.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Garry Triplett is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $17,476.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Rhonda Jenkins serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,476.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Kegan Parigo holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,467.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brian Johnson is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $17,466.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Davin Bates is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $17,462.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Wells serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,460.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Owen Sullins works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Owen earned $17,460 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Garrett Good works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Garrett earned $17,459 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacob Shipman serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,458.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Stephanee Scott holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,456.