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
Emilio Bradley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,219.
Specialized Trades Assistant/Corrections
John Batson is a Specialized Trades Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $25,218.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lindsay Norris works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Lindsay earned $25,215 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rachel Kelso holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,214.
Storekeeper/Corrections
Stephen Buechter works as a Storekeeper for Corrections. Stephen earned $25,202 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Paul Hoellering is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $25,202.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
April Sechrest works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. April earned $25,201 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Shayla Kennedy is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,194.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Wesley Davis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,182.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Eric Bowman is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $25,174.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Paul Bird holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,158.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jolene Turner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,144.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan St Clair is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,138.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Cole Hughs works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Cole earned $25,128 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, David Fulk serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,125.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alec Chikov holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,113.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mark Gammons serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,108.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Willieearl Richardson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,107.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tricia Wadell serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,106.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Fredrick Risher works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Fredrick earned $25,102 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Brian Rinkel is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $25,088.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Loren Young holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,084.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremy Meade works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jeremy earned $25,084 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
At Corrections, Jordan Harris serves as a Correctional Officer within Taylorville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,067. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Joseph Saint is a Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,066.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Selma Grbic serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,061.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Justin Murray works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Justin earned $25,056 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dakota Herren serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,056.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Troy Mcneely is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $25,051.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christian Gill works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christian earned $25,050 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Cheri Magana is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $25,040.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cynthia Trent holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,038.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Mason Drury holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,036.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Vanessa Livengood serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,035.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Parker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $25,035.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
At Corrections, Diana Stonecipher serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,031.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Samuel Pike is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $25,029.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gracie Westlake holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,026.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Robert Murry works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Robert earned $25,022 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Russell Houk works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Russell earned $25,020 in 2023.