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
Elizabeth Daniels is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,262.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Tony Hoffman is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,262.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Raymond Thomas holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,261.
Program Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Malerie Strong serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,259.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jessica Patterson is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,257.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Whaley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,257.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
Jerline Deardeuff works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Corrections. Jerline earned $21,249 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Otte is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,248.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Bobby Norris is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,246.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Gabrielle Hill holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,242.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Darren Meyers works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Darren earned $21,242 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Curtis Schirmann is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,240.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Rodney Lundeen serves as a Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,238.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amanda Smith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,237.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Atnip is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,229.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Todd Newcomb works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Todd earned $21,218 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Branden Ward works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Branden earned $21,209 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Stacey Moore-Hendren holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,209.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Erik Williams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,203.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cross Mccollum serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,201.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Cody Collins serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,200.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Brenda Williams holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,199.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Fred Trokey works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Fred earned $21,186 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, David Mcginnis serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,186.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Justin Ruble works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Justin earned $21,185 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Clayton Ford works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Clayton earned $21,183 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Crystal Hahn serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,183.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Charles Weaver holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,177.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Felicia Crick works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Felicia earned $21,174 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Andrew Peacock holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,170.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Adrianna Jenkins is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,169.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Brandon Western works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Brandon earned $21,163 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Martha Powell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Martha earned $21,160 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Carlisa Pawnell serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,156.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Deana Kelts works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Deana earned $21,153 in 2025.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Alice Fette works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Alice earned $21,151 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bryan Swindle is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,151.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jayme Taylor holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,145.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kristen Levens works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kristen earned $21,143 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nakhia Reed holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,112.