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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Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
At Corrections, Kimberly Herring serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 2). Their 2024 pay totaled $21,912.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Mary Russell holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,911.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Dalley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,911.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Richard Veaks works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Richard earned $21,908 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Deja Vaughn serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,901.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, Charles Peeper serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,901.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bradyn Lamew serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,898.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Linda Beers is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,896.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Omar Letford serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,892.
Food Service Manager/Corrections
Beverly Walters holds the role of Food Service Manager at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,888.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Sheerin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,887.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nikki Beverly holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,884.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Merson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Timothy earned $21,884 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Jason Andrew works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Jason earned $21,883 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Jeffrey Mcfarland holds the role of Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,881.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eric Hillis works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Eric earned $21,880 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Brittany Bergesch works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Brittany earned $21,878 in 2025.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Esther Quinlan works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Esther earned $21,872 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Erica Adams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,866.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Lana Byram is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,864.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeffery Stathem serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,863.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alexander Robles serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,862.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Kirks is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,851.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Gerving is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,845.
Specialized Trades Manager/Corrections
Mark Grigg is a Specialized Trades Manager at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,842.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cullen Bridges holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,837.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Elijah King holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,835.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan Knowles holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,833.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Adrain Blissett serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,831.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Mcfarland holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,831.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Lindy Smith works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Lindy earned $21,827 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Sandra Camden serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,825.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
David Williamson holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,823.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Gregory is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,819.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dillon Hall is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,818.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Molly Lombardo works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Molly earned $21,818 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Mildred Winston is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,817.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Timothy Hedrick works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Timothy earned $21,814 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Shawna Hughlette works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Shawna earned $21,813 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lane Miles works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lane earned $21,810 in 2025.