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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cory Grayson serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,583.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Michael Declue is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,583.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tammy Afualo is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,582.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
At Corrections, Ryan Since serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2024 pay totaled $24,580.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Aaron Vivian serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,579.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
David Hawanchak works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. David earned $24,572 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Stacy Georges works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Stacy earned $24,571 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Kennedy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. John earned $24,571 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Bethany Sheffield works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Bethany earned $24,570 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karen Phelps holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,565.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Leslie Hill is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,561.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tavion Cox serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,548.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dustin Barks serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,547.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Jason Jakoubek works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Jason earned $24,543 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Pierce serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,543.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cameron Menke serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,542.
Correctional Ind Sales Supervisor/Corrections
Jason Geary is a Correctional Ind Sales Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,540.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ian Nissen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,535.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Heidi Surface serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,530.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Gayla Milligan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,529.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ana Schlie works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ana earned $24,528 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Kathy Moore serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,524.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Debby Clark is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,520.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Shanan Buck serves as a Food Service Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,519.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Chad Price works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Chad earned $24,513 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Charles Jacobs serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,510.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sherri Daugherty serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,507.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Casey Sunby serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,507.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Ashley Robinett is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,506.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Brewer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,504.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Peth holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,486.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Leah Church holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,485.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Tiffany Martin works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Tiffany earned $24,484 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jalynn Politte works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Jalynn earned $24,478 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dillon Bond works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dillon earned $24,477 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Michael Wilmes works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Michael earned $24,476 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Luke Wheatley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $24,473.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Armstrong is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,470.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Abigail Boswell is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $24,468.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Wilfred Aho is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $24,468.