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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Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Sylvia Richardson works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Sylvia earned $26,868 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Lawrence Strickland serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,855.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donald Merlenbach works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Donald earned $26,854 in 2024.
Food Service Manager/Corrections
Wayne Hofstetter holds the role of Food Service Manager at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,848.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Hayley Cunningham serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,847.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Karen Goodwin holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,842.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Jeffrey Packard is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,837.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Cheryl Maple is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,836.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Ross holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,829.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Emma Klein serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,823.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Krystal Schuler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Krystal earned $26,818 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Jaden Yates works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Jaden earned $26,808 in 2024.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Reba Eads works as a Human Resources Assistant for Corrections. Reba earned $26,807 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lisa Taylor holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,800.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stephen Smyer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Stephen earned $26,797 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Latonja Evans works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Latonja earned $26,793 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Mark Morris holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,793. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Angel Roark is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,792.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Willis serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,789.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Chrystal Mehrtens works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Chrystal earned $26,784 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
William Knipp is a Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $26,784.
Educator/Corrections
Sophie Machen is a Educator at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $26,781.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gail Noeth serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,773.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Carol Blakely is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $26,768.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Hedger works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dylan earned $26,768 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Henderson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $26,767.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Billy Mcintosh works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Billy earned $26,757 in 2025.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Leslie Alexander is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $26,747.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kyla Sweeney is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,746.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Kim Carmichael works as a Addiction Counselor for Corrections. Kim earned $26,740 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Amanda Means is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $26,733.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Zackery Beach serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,732.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Alexia Smith serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,732.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ryan Tellor serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,730.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Marie Kennedy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,720.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Bryce Marriott works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Bryce earned $26,709 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Beede is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $26,708.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Terry Schneider holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,704.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kathe Leninsky holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,692.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Daniel Holtzclaw works as a Correctional Industries Supervisor for Corrections. Daniel earned $26,674 in 2024.