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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Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate/Corrections
David Kessel works as a Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate for Corrections. David earned $23,243 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Leah Knipp is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,241.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Meyer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,237.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Sean Hardee is a Special Assistant Official & Admstr at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,231.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Barry Jones holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,230.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bryan Wiggains works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bryan earned $23,225 in 2023.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Kelli Hanline holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,221.
Educator/Corrections
Noemi Padilla-Nava works as a Educator for Corrections. Noemi earned $23,212 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Shelia Pigmon works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Shelia earned $23,212 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Gage Kirkland works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Gage earned $23,200 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Brittany Bischoff is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,200.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrea Hickman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,178.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tori Schroeder holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,175.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Darla Howard is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,175.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Felisha Green holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,168.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tracey Bard holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,153.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Danielle Elsenrath holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,152.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Mechelle Maccracken holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,150.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Katherine Mueller serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,143.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
At Corrections, Denice Branson serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,136.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Henry Key serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,135.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Heather Rotz serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,133.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lori Murrell is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,132.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Madison Northup is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,129.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Meghan Connolly works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Meghan earned $23,112 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devlin Parsons is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $23,106.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Brittaney Jackson holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,099.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Clifton Marshall works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Clifton earned $23,098 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Francisco Diaz Jauregui serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,096.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jakob Abram holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,096.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Susan Stacy is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,096.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jerry Whited works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jerry earned $23,095 in 2024.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
William Martin holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,095.
Research/Data Analyst/Corrections
Erin Center holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,095.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Eertmoed serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,094.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Janna O'Connor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,094.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ivy Njoroge serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,091.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lakyn Cartwright serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,091.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kelsey Covington holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,090.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aadam Huskey works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Aadam earned $23,090 in 2025.