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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Food Service Worker/Corrections
Judith Chastine is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,748.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Starke works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacob earned $24,743 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lori Storie serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,725.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Blauvelt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,724.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melinda Doughty is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,721.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Mecham is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,718.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Terran Peay works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Terran earned $24,717 in 2024.
Food Service Manager/Corrections
Hesham Salem holds the role of Food Service Manager at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,717.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Rashaad Daniels serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,714.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Randall Nienkamp is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,714.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Timothy Brown works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Timothy earned $24,710 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lauren Branson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lauren earned $24,710 in 2025.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Joseph Enderle serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,709.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Hayden Stoner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,708.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jon Jaggie holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,707.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Louise Schultz works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Louise earned $24,703 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Newlon is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,697.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sherry Walsh serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,690.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, William Hatch serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,690.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brandon Dewitt is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,690.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Keli Mcphillips is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,688.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Julie Knehans holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,682.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Lee Kuck is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,677.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Brewer serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,677.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Joseph Firnbach is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,676.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Malek Gossett serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,674.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tyler Young works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Tyler earned $24,670 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anna Wright is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,665.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Elizabeth Sandbothe works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Elizabeth earned $24,661 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Tyler Halvin holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,643.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Elena Saffady works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Elena earned $24,642 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Leonard Johnson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Leonard earned $24,636 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Chilvona Boyd holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,624.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Melony Brewer serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,619.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Shannon Wheatley works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Shannon earned $24,611 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hannah Condray holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,608.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Cheryl Eichholz serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,604.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Logan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,604.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Spears serves as a Specialized Trades Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,593.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jesse Wermuth is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,590.