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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Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Ashleigh Green holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,197.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Tatro works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Daniel earned $24,194 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Bobby Volner works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Bobby earned $24,193 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Jonathon Myers works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Jonathon earned $24,190 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kadan Wilson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kadan earned $24,190 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
David Connite is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,187.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Quarles works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Steven earned $24,184 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zayn Welch works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Zayn earned $24,183 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Toni Lewis holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,181.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Massey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,179.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Micah Smith holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,179.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Collins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,177.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jason Gollon is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,174.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Charles Claude serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,169.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lucas Weddle is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,165.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jaiden Rader serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,155.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bob Anderson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,155.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Juanita Cope holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,153.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Jason Hall serves as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,153.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Spencer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,153.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Thomas Mcdonald is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,141.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Faydra Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,139.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Linda Hughes works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Linda earned $24,139 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Thomas works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Robert earned $24,137 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jennifer Rader holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,128.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mary Williams serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,123.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kelly Davis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,121.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Edward Decker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,107.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Christopher Lapeyre holds the role of Addiction Counselor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,097.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Julie Simshauser is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,094.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Jolon Wickern serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,089.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lloyd Myers works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lloyd earned $24,080 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Teubner is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,070.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Randy Davidson works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Corrections. Randy earned $24,056 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Phaedra Kesel serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,056.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Thiara serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,045.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Crystal Kuenzel is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,044.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Cassandra Valentine works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Cassandra earned $24,038 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Khristian Guinn holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,034.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Heather Cook serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,033.