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
Julia Brody holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,102.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Dianna Riefesel holds the role of Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,102.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michelle Spivey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,101.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christina Lamarre works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christina earned $26,099 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Karen Swezey holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,092.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Tracey Mickel is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,086.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kimberly Tat serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,084.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jamie Breden is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $26,083.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gabriel Slabolepszy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Gabriel earned $26,081 in 2024.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Martha Cash holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,078.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Bequette is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $26,076.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jerri Estill serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,067.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Robert Herron is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,066.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Moncrief works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacob earned $26,060 in 2025.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Samuel Messick holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,050.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Katie O'Bryan holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,049.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Matthew Hibler is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,045.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nicole Utterback holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,038.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Marvin Brannum holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,037.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Connie Whitley-Records works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Connie earned $26,032 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christian Martin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,029.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Garritt Pearish serves as a Non-Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,020.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Benjamin Oppelz is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,017.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Kay serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,011.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Clendening serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,010.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Elizabeth Courtney holds the role of Addiction Counselor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,008.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Melissa Baskett holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,007.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Terry Dye works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Terry earned $26,006 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Alexis Gordley holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,001.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Ross serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,997.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
John Klamert is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $25,995.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Eric Grohmann works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Eric earned $25,994 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacqueline Kuessner works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacqueline earned $25,989 in 2023.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Shelly Libbert holds the role of Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,976.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aiden Crow works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Aiden earned $25,972 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Amy Palmer serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,961.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
David Bogeart works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. David earned $25,954 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Payton Kufta is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $25,953.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jeffery Talley is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $25,952.
Chaplain/Corrections
Jeffrey Cokely works as a Chaplain for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $25,947 in 2023.