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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brackstin Carr works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Brackstin earned $20,990 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Keith Chester holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,983.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Douglass works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. William earned $20,976 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Melissa Harrison works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Melissa earned $20,975 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Keith Mays serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,975.
Social Services Specialist/Corrections
Brian Patton is a Social Services Specialist at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $20,971.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cesar Menchaca serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,969.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kaitlyn Pruiett works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Kaitlyn earned $20,964 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Erika Taylor works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Erika earned $20,964 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Ashley Bland serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,962.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amirayh Campbell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Amirayh earned $20,960 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John G'Sell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,960.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Caleb Werley works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Caleb earned $20,958 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Tammy Landers is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,953.
Library Manager/Corrections
Heather Cook is a Library Manager at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,952.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Corrections
Scott O'Kelley is a Designated Principal Assistant Division at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,946.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Vincent Sorrentino holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,936.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Jeremiah Lea holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,927.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hunter Kirby works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Hunter earned $20,924 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Gerri Guzman serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,921.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Rhonda Richie works as a Laundry Manager for Corrections. Rhonda earned $20,919 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Young works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Justin earned $20,914 in 2024.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Brian Schmutz is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $20,908.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Micah Smith serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,906.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Candace Von Nukem serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,904.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Timmy Dixon is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,898.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Evis Bravo Martinez works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Evis earned $20,894 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Donna Warden serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,878.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Vernon Adams holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,874.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Grant Nauman works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Grant earned $20,874 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Deborah Maguire holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,872.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Marc Emanuel serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,859.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
April Perkins is a Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $20,858.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Sasha Conaway serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,856.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Wendy Gammel works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Wendy earned $20,854 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Laura Gregory holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,851.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Carolyn Morgan serves as a Educator. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,838.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Nicole James works as a Addiction Counselor for Corrections. Nicole earned $20,836 in 2023.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Jamie Varner holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,829.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jesse Morales serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,826.