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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Addiction Counselor Manager/Corrections
Andrea Homan holds the role of Addiction Counselor Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,946.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bryan Watson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $16,941.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brandi Thomas works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Brandi earned $16,925 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lane Phelps serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,923.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Clara Phillips holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,918.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Ashley Drake serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,912.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
John Oxford is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,909.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Patrick Holmes works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Patrick earned $16,907 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Lusby works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Thomas earned $16,900 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bryan Garling is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,899.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Gertsema holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,898.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Abigail Zbleski holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,896.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Clay Ward works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Clay earned $16,890 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Corinne Grabill works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Corinne earned $16,889 in 2024.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Regina Rains holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,889.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jasmine Burd serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,883.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Abraham Tabor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,882.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tasha Strawder is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,882.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Peery serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,879.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Patterson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,879.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Paula Fick holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,879.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Janet Short works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Janet earned $16,878 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Noah Gaines works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Noah earned $16,875 in 2025.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, Angela Nickelson serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,873.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Golden serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,873.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Samuel Berry serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,868.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ayokunle Olugbenro works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ayokunle earned $16,866 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Tona Lomax is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,863.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Malachi Ware serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,861.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Ryan Wells holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,856.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Kristan Tompkins holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,855.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Suncearay Robertson works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Suncearay earned $16,849 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Daigh is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $16,848.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
James Freeman works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. James earned $16,846 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonah Babcock holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,845.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Becky Bomar works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Becky earned $16,835 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Allen Eakins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $16,828.