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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Erin Trotter serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,269.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lashonda Durden works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lashonda earned $28,258 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Katie Warren is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $28,256.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kimberly Huitt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,255.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Victoria Wells holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,255.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Bethany Mcdermott is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $28,254.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Haley Miniea is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $28,240.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Pirtle holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,239.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jessica Jackman works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jessica earned $28,238 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
William Mcallister holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,236.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Gage Dill holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,234.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Eric Griffith works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Eric earned $28,234 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Chesley Little is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $28,229.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaitlyn Jones serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,224.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Kimberly Underwood is a Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $28,221.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Patrick Ong works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Patrick earned $28,216 in 2023.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Stacia Wolfe works as a Special Assistant Professional for Corrections. Stacia earned $28,205 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Caidence Britt is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $28,201.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Rock Youngs holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,201.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gene Johnson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Gene earned $28,201 in 2023.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Roberta George works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Roberta earned $28,196 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, John Best serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,193.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tina Kavanaugh serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,192.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Sipnefski works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacob earned $28,189 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Cheryl Moore holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,187.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Schlottke works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Robert earned $28,182 in 2024.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Corey Farris works as a Correctional Industries Supervisor for Corrections. Corey earned $28,181 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Debra Kitch works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Debra earned $28,177 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jordan Luther serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,176.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Ronnie Hampton is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $28,171.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, William Grassano serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,171.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Daise works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cody earned $28,171 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Lucky serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,165.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Rebecca Huffman is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $28,163.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Elnour serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,156.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Mari Meservey is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $28,138.
Laboratory Supervisor/Corrections
Kevin Legreid is a Laboratory Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $28,133.