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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Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Meisel serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,280.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher White is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $32,278.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Regina Sancegraw holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,260.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeffrey Hulett holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,253.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Howard Kitchell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Howard earned $32,247 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Gabriel Mcdowell is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $32,246.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jamie Bing works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jamie earned $32,246 in 2025.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Candice Pierce is a Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,239.
Educator/Corrections
Glenn Crowther works as a Educator for Corrections. Glenn earned $32,236 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Cynthia Guinn serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,224.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shane Pierson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,219.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Starks works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brandon earned $32,202 in 2025.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Kellye Ortega is a Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,198.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Glidewell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,197.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Darla Major serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,193.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Connie Coots serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,191.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sharlee Grimes is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,189.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Victoria Howlett works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Victoria earned $32,188 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Karen Jones serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,176.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Roger Jacques works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Roger earned $32,176 in 2023.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Charles Wade serves as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,168.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Kevin Yancey serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,159.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Laura Laird serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,151.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kayla Nolting serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,150.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Jacob Lauer is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,149.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Sidnea Wattle is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,149.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
At Corrections, Paul Tollison serves as a Vocational Education Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,128.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nicole Boria serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,105.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Susan Schreck holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,098.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Veronica Breeding is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $32,097.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Jeffrey Bogue works as a P&P District Administrator for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $32,089 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Richard Girard is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,087.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cody Grant serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,082.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelly Anderson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,081.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jill Garrett is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $32,076.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Sarah Koch holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,075.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Jason Goss holds the role of Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,067.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Illa Gomez holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,066.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Stoney Paustian holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,063.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Elzea is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $32,056.