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 Officer/Corrections
Harold French holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,519.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Michelle Elder is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $32,512.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Devin Evers serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,509.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Angela Dobbins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,501.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Lauren Cain holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,482.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jessica Jackman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,467.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Shanna Brown is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,463.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dante Freeman holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,459.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Malerie Strong works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Malerie earned $32,454 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Christopher Gage holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,451.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Jaimie Bailey serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,450.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Ivan Elrod holds the role of Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,441.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Debra Reed holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,433.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Caileigh Mcdowell is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $32,429.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaleigh Langley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,425.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Kendra Cantrell works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Corrections. Kendra earned $32,422 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, David Rayl serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,416.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Relora Leslie serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,401.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Charles Winscott holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,400.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Ashley Gittemeier serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,398.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dustin Hill works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dustin earned $32,391 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Cynthia Breakfield holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,388.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Townsend is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,382.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelly Jochem serves as a Food Service Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,363.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Jessica Meyer is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,360.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ethan Starks serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,352.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, David Howe serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,337.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Zackary Rodden works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Zackary earned $32,336 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Grizzle is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,335.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marvan Hollins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,334.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Alexis Bond is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,325.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tristan Boyer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tristan earned $32,317 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tina Courtway holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,317.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kelly Argenbright holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,310.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jennifer Heinen works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Jennifer earned $32,299 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Daryl Summers serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,298.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Clare Paxton works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Clare earned $32,295 in 2023.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Duncan Adrian is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,291.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Charles Stone works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Charles earned $32,285 in 2023.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Cathy Adkins holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,283.