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 Sergeant/Corrections
Timothy Wyatt is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,881.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Michael Brandon is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,875.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Roylandus Wiley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,874.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Brad Clark works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Brad earned $36,867 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Ronald Stephan is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,864.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nicole Nokes serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,860.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Jason Woodhurst works as a Correctional Program Lead for Corrections. Jason earned $36,852 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Laura Jewell works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Laura earned $36,852 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Angela Hightower works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Angela earned $36,850 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Fleetwood holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,846.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
John Meadows holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,843.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Joshua Blankenship works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Joshua earned $36,840 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Janice Daugherty holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,834.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, John Muessig serves as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,831.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Kimberley Perkins is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $36,821.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Elizabeth Fry is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,803.
Human Resources Specialist/Corrections
Lacey Clark holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,800.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Vanessa Blansett holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,797.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Tracy Arends holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,797.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alec Latham holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,794.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jeremiah Lea holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,788.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Charlinda Gamblin is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,785.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Macae Wilson serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,781.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Myiesha Jamison is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,763.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Roselda Davidson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Roselda earned $36,752 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Delgrosso is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,745.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Dina White serves as a Food Service Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,744.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christin Devou serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,734.
Library Manager/Corrections
Erika Barnes holds the role of Library Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,733.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Damon Lewis holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,729.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Patricia Fouts serves as a Non-Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,722.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Britt works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christopher earned $36,721 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Huffman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $36,714.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Catrina Turnbaugh works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Catrina earned $36,714 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, James Parsons serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,713.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Bailey Carpenter holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,706.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Ornela Obradovic is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,690.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jo Moller holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,686.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Wyatt serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,677.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Brad Drew holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,675.