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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Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Gregory Pippert works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Gregory earned $25,413 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
At Corrections, Leah Borton serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,403.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Tyler Lewis is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $25,400.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Hamacher serves as a Correctional Program Lead. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,398.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Thomas Falls works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Thomas earned $25,398 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cheyenne Austin works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cheyenne earned $25,396 in 2024.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jennifer Rash is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $25,395.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Mark Patterson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,394.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Adam Crawford serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,391.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tiffany Noe serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,388.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Suzannah Foster is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,387.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Cara Page is a Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,387.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alicia Wise serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,387.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Amanda Allee holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,379.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
At Corrections, Amy Parkhurst serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2024 pay totaled $25,377.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonas Spain holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,377.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Raygen Fox works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Raygen earned $25,376 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Keysha Myers holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,371.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Nicholas Skaggs is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,362.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donavin Lehman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,330.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gabriel Stone works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Gabriel earned $25,328 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Ryan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,328.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kali Pennebaker works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kali earned $25,326 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Kline serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,324.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan Allen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,303.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kayla Garner Harris holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,296.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Martin Revels serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,292.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ceyarra Richardson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,291.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Thaddeus Sosa Keller serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,290.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Catherine Maynard works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Catherine earned $25,288 in 2023.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Jeffrey Brenneke works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $25,285 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Tellman serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,277.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Gresham is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $25,269.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Wright works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Elizabeth earned $25,266 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melody Ellington works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Melody earned $25,260 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brittany Patterson works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Brittany earned $25,256 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexandra Harris holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,255.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Lane Barker serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,249.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brandi Lutz is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,248.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shaylea Mccormack serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,236.