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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Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jayida Brandt is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,378.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Barbara Morgans works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Barbara earned $19,377 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Kristin Baugher is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,375.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Carissa Mitchell works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Carissa earned $19,372 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Heather Cureton works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Heather earned $19,369 in 2025.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Cara Page is a Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $19,362.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Jessica Robertson holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,359.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Deirdre Matthews is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Justin Leyburn holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,358.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kaylee Gee is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $19,353.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Richard Jennings holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,351.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Christina Buxton holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,351.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Savannah Ford is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,347.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Stephanie Bollinger is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,337.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Hollie Vandergriff holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,337.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Timothy Craig serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,334.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Johnathan Phelps holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,333.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Isaac Mcdowell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Isaac earned $19,332 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Keith Ollmann is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,319.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Oscar Mcmeans is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $19,319.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Ronda Spooner serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,318.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Bradley Woods serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,317.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Marva Watt works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Marva earned $19,315 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
John Rueschhoff holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,314.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Julie Leclair holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,313.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Angel Houston works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Angel earned $19,310 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amanda Barcia holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,310.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jessica Cutler holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,310.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Carrie Grant is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,309.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Christopher Macleod is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,307.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Brittany Buckholz is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,298.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
De'Marcus Scoffield holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,298.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Sencerity Rutling serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,293.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Kimberly Mackey serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,292.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cheyenne Franklin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,292.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Day serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,286.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Derrian Davis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,286.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dave Phillips is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $19,279.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
David Sanders is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $19,277.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brooke Mcelwee works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Brooke earned $19,274 in 2025.