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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Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Jeffrey Meyers is a Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,666.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeffrey Packard is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,664.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dakota Ebling works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dakota earned $21,663 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Christopher Hargrave works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Christopher earned $21,655 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Alyssa Govero works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Alyssa earned $21,655 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
James Gammel holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,652.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mary Bleckler serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,629.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Starks works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Rebecca earned $21,623 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Caden Green serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,610.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Sheryl Miller serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,603.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Matthew Poppa is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,602.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Meagan Vandelicht holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,599.
State Department Director/Corrections
Anne Precythe is a State Department Director at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,598.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Mcclintick works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $21,597 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Clifton Talley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,596.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Johnathan Roberts serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,595.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Timothy Ross works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Timothy earned $21,594 in 2025.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Laporsha Givens works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Laporsha earned $21,594 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Breanna Helm serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,594.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
David Mason is a Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,593.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Mason Housman is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,590.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kristina Edelen works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kristina earned $21,590 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, David Orton serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,585.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Stith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,581.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Wyatt Wilson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,580.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Joseph Edwards is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,579.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Denise Chaney is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,578.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tamika White is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,576.
Human Resources Specialist/Corrections
Richelle Mcdowell holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,575.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Leslie Rayford works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Leslie earned $21,569 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Barker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,567.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Charles Lewis holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,562.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Jack Estep works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Corrections. Jack earned $21,556 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Rachel Williams serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,551.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brandon Ridenour serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,550.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Parish Kacmarynski works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Parish earned $21,546 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Theresa Cummins holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,532.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Cody Goodson holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,530.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Paula Mccracken works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Paula earned $21,525 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Cynthia Gross serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,524.