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
At Corrections, Lynda Vermeulen serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,051.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Danieley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,050.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Liam Ring is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,048.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Miller serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,045.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Atilvia Spencer works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Atilvia earned $32,042 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Truman Harris works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Truman earned $32,042 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bode Draper is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,039.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Taber works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $32,037 in 2025.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Alexis Miller holds the role of Senior Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Kelly Lewis is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $32,022.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Grayson Barker works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Grayson earned $32,022 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Nathan Gamewell is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $32,020.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Jordan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,019.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Aaron Raines serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,018.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Hamilton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $32,012.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Judith Stieferman holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,011.
Transport Driver/Corrections
Jacob Leverett holds the role of Transport Driver at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,010.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Brandy Rotski serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,999.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alyssa Ezell serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,999.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bryce Delong serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,990.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Angela Colter holds the role of Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,985.
Laboratory Scientist/Corrections
Grace Quiroz holds the role of Laboratory Scientist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,982.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Leslie Curtis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,973.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Edward Worland serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,972.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lilli Keithley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,967.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Angela Freet works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Angela earned $31,960 in 2024.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Samantha Sweem holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,959.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Triana Jones serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,947.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ethan Truitt serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,944.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Evann Farrens holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,944.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Lisa Dempsey works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Lisa earned $31,942 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Ashley Korsmeyer serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,934.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Hill works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jason earned $31,932 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Ron Bennett serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,929.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Colin Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,928.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Tracy Phillips holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,921.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Justin Arbogast holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,917.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Jacob Hankins is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $31,910.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ashley Sybert serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,905.