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
Kelly Branstetter holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,683.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nathan Scott works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nathan earned $30,679 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Vernon Stratton works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Vernon earned $30,673 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Cynthia Sullenger holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,667.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeremy Roach serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,654.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Braden works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacob earned $30,644 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Colin Baxter serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,635.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Jeffrey Brenneke works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $30,635 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Brandy Grim works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Brandy earned $30,634 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Jessica Aguil holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,634.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Katelin Nickelson is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,624.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Kerby Miller works as a Vocational Education Instructor for Corrections. Kerby earned $30,623 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Julee Hendershot is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,622.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Falycady Spence works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Falycady earned $30,619 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sally Alston is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $30,614.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Padrick Wennihan works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Padrick earned $30,614 in 2024.
Program Assistant/Corrections
Jerry Guzman works as a Program Assistant for Corrections. Jerry earned $30,614 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lana Tavernaro is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,605.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Bley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,604.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, David Presnell serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,599.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Hannah Williams works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Hannah earned $30,595 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Woody is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,593.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Chastidy Graen works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Chastidy earned $30,592 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Curtis serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,590.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Alice Garr holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,588.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Madison Freeman serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,575.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devin Baker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,573.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Eric Bench serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,563.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Damien Bowman works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Damien earned $30,558 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Makayla Hubbard serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,558.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, John Knouse serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,556.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrew House works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Andrew earned $30,556 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donna Patrick works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Donna earned $30,553 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Donna Patrick holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,541.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ashley Davenport serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,537.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Carole Becker works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Carole earned $30,535 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Vanessa Matzenbacher is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,527.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Christie Little is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,515.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Casey Kitch is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,508.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Gage Reynolds serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,507.