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 Assistant/Corrections
Melinda Davis holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,825.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lilyann Kuhns holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,824.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cary Morgan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $20,823.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jay Mackey holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,818.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Chandler Swaringam serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,818.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Stephanie Easter holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,816.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anthony Jackson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,816.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Myka Guetersloh is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,807.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Carla Jahnke works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Carla earned $20,807 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Craig Simpson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,804.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jade Maulorico is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,799.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Rebecca Wildt holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,795.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kavin Price holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,795.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Sheila Summers works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Sheila earned $20,790 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Trey Gaunt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,782.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dale Askren serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,781.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Sheri Byington holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,775.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Nicole Olson is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,773.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Elizabeth Morris serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,763.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Rhianna Rumbaoa works as a Correctional Program Supervisor for Corrections. Rhianna earned $20,761 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Conner Mcculley works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Conner earned $20,758 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bauzch Ward serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,758.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kierra Shaw is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,756.
Senior Program Specialist/Corrections
Lisa Beck is a Senior Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,749.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Goade serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,749.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Bryce Passig serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,740.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Krystal Barnes works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Krystal earned $20,740 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stacie Schoeneck is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,738.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Kristina Dennis works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Kristina earned $20,728 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Carrie Weyer works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Carrie earned $20,720 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hannah Brauer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Hannah earned $20,714 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeremy Carter serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,705.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kyle Flick works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Kyle earned $20,705 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Trinity Lambert serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,705.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brett Wilkinson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,703.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kelvondre Moore is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,698.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Sara Hynes holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,688.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Treaster works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $20,685 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sean Reynolds holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,675.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stephanie Miller holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,674.