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 Program Specialist/Corrections
Candice Bell works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Candice earned $37,429 in 2024.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Maria Holterman works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Maria earned $37,427 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Frank Lynn holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,426.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Margaret Keith serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,420.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Savanna Lee holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,417.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelly Bernethy serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,408.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Melinda Watson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,405.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexis Coats is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $37,401.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Christine Eversole is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,399.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shawn Vannatta is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,399.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kerstein Sanders works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kerstein earned $37,399 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stacy Harrison holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,391.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Amy Saxton holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,384.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Andre Pike works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Andre earned $37,381 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ethan Howard serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,371.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Henderson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,369.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Carel Grider serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,353.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cheyenne Vire is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,330.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Nicole Snyder is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,330.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hannah Robinson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,330.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Charity Gant works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Charity earned $37,327 in 2024.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Shannon Meahan is a Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,322.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Victoria Erwin serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,322.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daeveion Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,318.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Carson Dysart works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Carson earned $37,316 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Hahn works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Daniel earned $37,315 in 2024.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
At Corrections, William Bowyer serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2024 pay totaled $37,313.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Emily Asher serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,311.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Horton works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacob earned $37,303 in 2024.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Kevin Conard works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Corrections. Kevin earned $37,303 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ronald Wilson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,298.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Kenneth Loehner works as a Correctional Program Lead for Corrections. Kenneth earned $37,297 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
William Funk holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,297.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Samantha Snead holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,292.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Patrick Hayes holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,292.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jerome Murray is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,292.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Ryan Spire works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Ryan earned $37,286 in 2025.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Wendy Pielstick holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,281.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Ellen Safford is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $37,278.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jodi Christopher serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,276.