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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Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Alice Kirtley is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $30,256.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissia Masterson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,252.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Terraza Steck holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,248.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Trent Russell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $30,247.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Dawn Deering is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,247.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Keihlen Miller serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,244.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Harmon holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,239.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Marshall Kemp holds the role of Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,236.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shaleeta Patterson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,235.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Welch works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brian earned $30,216 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Roland Carter is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,212.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Richardson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,208.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Makala Drope is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,198.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan Hart is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,198.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Kimberly Mcguire is a Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $30,198.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Robert Donelson works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Corrections. Robert earned $30,196 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Valerie Ring is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,192.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Roberta Stout is a Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,188.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nathaniel Martin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,187.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mona Lance holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,179.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Megan Smith works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Megan earned $30,171 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Caramon Maloney is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $30,163.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Kelly Carlton works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Kelly earned $30,162 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gregory White serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,157.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lynn Holm holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,156.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eden Falkena holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,150.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gregory Williams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,143.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zain Haworth is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,140.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christian Chenoweth serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,140.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Riegerix holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,131.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bridgette Jackson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,126.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Ashley Davis works as a Senior Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Ashley earned $30,120 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Butler is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $30,118.
Transport Driver/Corrections
Layton Keeran is a Transport Driver at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,117.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ezekiel Chapman serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,115.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Josue Guerra holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,110.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Felicia Thomas works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Felicia earned $30,108 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Conner Kimsey serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,079.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jerry Haslag works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jerry earned $30,077 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Krystal Mishler is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $30,071.