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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Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Thomas Drum holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,358.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anthony Baker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,354.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donetta Stanley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,352.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Richard Kucsik serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,344.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kimberly Bowers works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Kimberly earned $24,344 in 2023.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Curtis Gregory is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,342.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Marion Randolph is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,339.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Alex Bonebrake is a Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,334.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amanda Flath holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,330.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Terry Bakhtiari holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,313.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mikhlyn Johnson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Mikhlyn earned $24,301 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Blackledge is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,300.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Wyrick serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,292.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Adam Davis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,290.
Chaplain/Corrections
At Corrections, Eric Grohmann serves as a Chaplain. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,288.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melanie Ferguson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,285.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Jennifer Demkowicz serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,283.
Human Resources Generalist/Corrections
Thomas Wulff works as a Human Resources Generalist for Corrections. Thomas earned $24,280 in 2024.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Elliot serves as a Food Service Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,274.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Omar Letford is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,270.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amanda Rogers works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Amanda earned $24,269 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Randy Dahlhauser serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,265.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rattanjeet Dhillon works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Rattanjeet earned $24,262 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Sandra Wigger holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,251.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
David Johnson works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Corrections. David earned $24,250 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Evalina Lewis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,249.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Patrick Murdock is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,240.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Perry Robinson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,240.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Sheila Shepard works as a Addiction Counselor for Corrections. Sheila earned $24,238 in 2023.
Laboratory Scientist/Corrections
Sardar Sherzad holds the role of Laboratory Scientist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,237.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Samantha Dawkins works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Samantha earned $24,235 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kirsti Miller works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Kirsti earned $24,230 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Harry Simmons works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Harry earned $24,226 in 2023.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Patricia Ledbetter works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Patricia earned $24,224 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gerad Pedersen serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,221.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Heather Springer holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,217.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sutana Shannon is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,215.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Foster is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,207.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mickyla Carranco serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,206.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Fahim Ahmed holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,201.