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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Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Daniel Hahn holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,793.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Philip Ohara works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Philip earned $21,788 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Scott Smith is a Educator at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,785.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shawn Haley works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Shawn earned $21,785 in 2023.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Lakesha Thomas is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,781.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Mark Nicklas is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,775.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Coats is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,773.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Riley Turner works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Riley earned $21,765 in 2024.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Lisa Williams holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,764.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Jason Johnson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,758. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jeffrey Andrews works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $21,749 in 2025.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Megan Smith works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Megan earned $21,745 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Micki Swift holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,741.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Lisa Lyons works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Lisa earned $21,733 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Yuri Pope holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,732.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Robert Jobst is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,729.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Christopher Vaugh works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Christopher earned $21,727 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sandra Harris is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,724.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Madison Stewart is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,712.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Michaele Adwell works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Michaele earned $21,703 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Isiah Loucious holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,703.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tammy Hite is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,700.
Transport Driver/Corrections
At Corrections, Albert Gilmore serves as a Transport Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,699.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Christopher Proffer is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,697.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Oberbeck is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,697.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Nothaus serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,696.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Jeremy Hansen holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,696.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Martin Meyer works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Martin earned $21,695 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Eaton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,689.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alex Ricotta is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,687.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jacqueline Mcallister holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,684.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Keith Mays serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,684.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Riley Musgrave holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,682.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jeremy Spurling works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jeremy earned $21,680 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Shannon Donlay serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,680.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Charles Immekus holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,679.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Leroy Walker is a Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,679.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Ashley Orr is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,677.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Robert Kirkwood is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,675.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Zoie Pipes serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,667.