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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Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Randall Perkins serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,755.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Cody Goodson works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Cody earned $34,745 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sharon Brown is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,745.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Randy Mullen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,725.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremiah West is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,710.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devon Wohlers is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,709.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Paul Durbin holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,700.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Stephan Harper works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Stephan earned $34,696 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, John Best serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,694.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Talty is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,688.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Hamilton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,687.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Brading holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,686.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Victoria Erwin works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Victoria earned $34,685 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Andrea Easterwood is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $34,685.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Tina Carter is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,676.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Elizabeth Carver is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,675.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Samantha Cary works as a Administrative Support Professional for Corrections. Samantha earned $34,673 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mackenzie Taylor is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $34,673.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Courtway holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,669.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Laura Ratliff serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,667.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Heather Cureton serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,665.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Paul Koessel holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,657.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, Jonathan Lewis serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,653.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Carman Turner works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Carman earned $34,630 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Runyon is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,615.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Jerri Keller serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,613.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Lockard is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,603.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jessica Terrill is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $34,599.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Kaylin Sellers is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,590.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Madison Marr is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,586.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Terry Kingcade serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,583.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Frank Henson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,567.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jessica Brewer is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,548.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
David Cobb works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. David earned $34,547 in 2024.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Brian Bingaman holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,541.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Dakota Murfin serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,528.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
David Hilz is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $34,521.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Jimmie Gorham works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Jimmie earned $34,520 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dallan Rector serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,518.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tate Bowen works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tate earned $34,510 in 2024.