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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Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Mullins serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,673.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Dena Bemboom holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,663.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Lita Hood is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $20,661.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jackson Sydow is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,656.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Janice Myers serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,648.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Temperance Bohnenkamp works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Temperance earned $20,638 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Montez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,638.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nacy Van Slyke works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Nacy earned $20,638 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eric Francis works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Eric earned $20,636 in 2024.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
April Daniel is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $20,634.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Amy Cone is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $20,633.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sean Lefaivre is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $20,628.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Hawj holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,626.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Rajae Scott serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,625.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Nickell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,621.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Edwin Clark holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,616.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Berteo Berthier holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,614.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Megan Strong is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $20,613.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Melanie Fitzpatrick serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,610.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Nicholas Quaintance holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,606.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Scott Hudson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,599.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Madison Linnenbrink serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,593.