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Corrections

Source file: Missouri Accountability Portal — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$495.4M
Employees
13,813
Median total
$37,946
Highest record
$189,788

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$35,867 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,794
$13,251
$37,946
$52,324
$65,027

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).

Largest job titles

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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

Employees

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Marcela Johnson

Addiction Counselor/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,434
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,434

Marcela Johnson works as a Addiction Counselor for Corrections. Marcela earned $28,434 in 2023.

David Weddle

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,434
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,434

David Weddle holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,434.

William Kohlenberger

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,415
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,415
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,415

William Kohlenberger is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $28,415.

Morgin Reece

Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,412

Morgin Reece holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,412.

Elizabeth Carter

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,411
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,411

At Corrections, Elizabeth Carter serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,411.

Isaiah Bruley

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,408
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,408
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,408

Isaiah Bruley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,408.

Alec Fonner

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,407
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,407
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,407

Alec Fonner is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $28,407.

Terrie Warner

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,405
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,405

Terrie Warner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,405.

Jarrod Thacker

Food Service Supervisor/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,401
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,401
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,401

Jarrod Thacker works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Jarrod earned $28,401 in 2023.

Tiffany Smith

Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,395
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,395

Tiffany Smith works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Tiffany earned $28,395 in 2023.

Jason Howards

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,389
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,389
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,389

At Corrections, Jason Howards serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,389.

Boshko Ognenovski

Correctional Captain/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,379
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,379

Boshko Ognenovski holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,379.

Kenneth Wells

Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,379
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,379

At Corrections, Kenneth Wells serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2024 pay totaled $28,379.

David Rice

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,372
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,372

At Corrections, David Rice serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,372.

Thomas Ingersoll

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,368
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,368
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,368

Thomas Ingersoll holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,368.

Christopher Pashia

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,362
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,362

At Corrections, Christopher Pashia serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,362.

Linda Starling

Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,357
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,357
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,357

Linda Starling holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,357.

Demetrius Leach

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,355
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,355
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,355

Demetrius Leach holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,355.

Mark Miller

Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,345
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,345
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,345

Mark Miller works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Mark earned $28,345 in 2025.

Robert Hart

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,345
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,345
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,345

Robert Hart holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,345.

Brayden Graham

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,344
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,344
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,344

Brayden Graham works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brayden earned $28,344 in 2024.

Antionette Jaeger

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,342
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,342
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,342

At Corrections, Antionette Jaeger serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,342.

Aaron Crawford

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,340
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,340

At Corrections, Aaron Crawford serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,340.

Gary Costner

Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,339
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,339
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,339

Gary Costner holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,339.

Wanda Borden

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,335
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,335

At Corrections, Wanda Borden serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,335.

Charles Mcnichols

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,333
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,333
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,333

Charles Mcnichols works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Charles earned $28,333 in 2024.

Jovany Melendez

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,333
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,333
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,333

Jovany Melendez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $28,333.

Timothy Geary

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,326
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,326
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,326

Timothy Geary works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Timothy earned $28,326 in 2024.

William Thessen

Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,316
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,316

William Thessen holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,316.

Devon Johnson

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,312
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,312

Devon Johnson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,312.

Quinton Mons

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$28,312
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,312

At Corrections, Quinton Mons serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,312.

Alexius Walker

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,312
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,312

Alexius Walker works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Alexius earned $28,312 in 2025.

Kelly Bernethy

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,307
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,307

Kelly Bernethy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kelly earned $28,307 in 2025.

Brenda Wahlers

Food Service Supervisor/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,300
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,300

Brenda Wahlers works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Brenda earned $28,300 in 2023.

David Mcginnis

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,298
Sub-department
Lincoln Correctional Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,298
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Fulton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$3,000
Rutan Exempt
No

David Mcginnis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Lincoln Correctional Center. 2023 total compensation came to $28,298. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

James Walls

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,296
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,296
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,296

James Walls is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $28,296.

Jesse May

Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,292
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,292
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,292

Jesse May holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,292.

Charlotte Meyners

Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections

2023 total comp
$28,285
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,285
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,285

At Corrections, Charlotte Meyners serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,285.

Tylor Bycraft

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,276
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,276
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,276

Tylor Bycraft works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tylor earned $28,276 in 2025.

Lindsey Vanderhoof

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$28,276
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,276
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,276

Lindsey Vanderhoof works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lindsey earned $28,276 in 2025.