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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Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Derek Weston holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,650.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Kersten holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,642.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, David Burger serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,639.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Ashley Herring holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,638.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Dacia Daniels serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,637.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lincoln Shuck holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,636.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Seane Stooksbury is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,635.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Michael Bond holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,625.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Linda Hewlett is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,612.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lindsay Hackman works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Lindsay earned $37,608 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Sarah Housman holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,598.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Miller holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,589.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Dearixon serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,582.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Valerie Maynard serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,581.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Janice Myers serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,580.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Maria Rubio works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Maria earned $37,579 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Lori Smith serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,568.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Zelda Essary holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,564.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joesph Lovett is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $37,537.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Henry Jordan serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,526.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Roylene Kempf is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,522.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Corrections
Kenya Schumann is a Special Assistant Office & Clerical at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,517.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marquest Shephard is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $37,507.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Laura Horton holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,505.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cary Stark serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,504.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Domnick Lamarre is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,503.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Keshia Ritter holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,497.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Charles Conrad is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $37,492.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Maria Fogarty works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Maria earned $37,481 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Madison Utterback holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,474.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Heather Mayer is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,470.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lauren Dickey holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,468.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Alayna Fooks holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,466.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kielly Mcginley works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Kielly earned $37,448 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Angela Trustee serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,443.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lukas Carney holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,443.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Timmi Wright holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,443.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Susan Luedde works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Susan earned $37,436 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Stephen Davidson is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $37,433.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Gwendolyn Stone-Eudy holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,432.