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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Correctional Officer/Corrections
Courtney Montgomery holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,879.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Joey Runyon holds the role of Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,875.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Shore holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,873.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
At Corrections, Michelle Thompson serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2024 pay totaled $23,872.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Barbara Hoffman is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,857.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Janessa Lee holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,850.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeffery Malin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,846.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Alexander Downing is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,840.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Megan Woods holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,836.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Aubuchon serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,832.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tanya Ragain serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,828.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Sheri Tarr works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Sheri earned $23,822 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kimberly Zottarella holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,817.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marcos Lopez-Byler is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,816.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Savannah Ketcherside holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,816.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kimberly Moore holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,812.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shirley Williams works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Shirley earned $23,810 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Markecia Wilson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,805.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Harley Driskell serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,805.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Heaven Barton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,801.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
James Dillard holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,797.
Chaplain/Corrections
Thomas Reagan works as a Chaplain for Corrections. Thomas earned $23,796 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jeremy Roach works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Jeremy earned $23,788 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Stephanie Shanks holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,786.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Megan Knott serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,782.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Javonte Garrett works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Javonte earned $23,780 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stephan Harper is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,779.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexander Pippert is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,777.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Pamela O'Keefe works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Pamela earned $23,772 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Shelby Marsh serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,771.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Lisa Burns holds the role of Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,769.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Hancock holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,768.
Chaplain/Corrections
Christopher Mcelroy works as a Chaplain for Corrections. Christopher earned $23,768 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Rodney Bexten holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,766.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dericka Banks serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,766.
This Correctional Officer record at Corrections for Joshua Thomas may represent several individuals, totaling $23,758 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kerri Chittum works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kerri earned $23,744 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Emily Gladbach serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,736.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenneth Goad serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,735.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tequilla Coats works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Tequilla earned $23,735 in 2024.