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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Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Richard Conn works as a Specialized Trades Supervisor for Corrections. Richard earned $36,088 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jasmine Evers holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,083.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Matilyn Nickell holds the role of Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,071.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Maurice Welch serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,067.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Donna Ferrell works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Donna earned $36,066 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robyn Merideth serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,065.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cameron Kelley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,055.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Marjorie Downing serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,038.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Misty Williams is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,037.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Weston Harvey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $36,035.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dawson Aaron serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,026.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tabitha York is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $36,024.
This Correctional Officer record at Corrections for Michael Frump may represent several individuals, totaling $36,024 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Schrum holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,016.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Carolyn Jaycox holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,009.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Christine Machalek works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Christine earned $36,001 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Andrew Couch holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,998.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Benjamin Crass works as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) for Corrections. Benjamin earned $35,994 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lashanda Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,992.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Angelique Sutton serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,991.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Michael Dalley is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $35,983.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Elijah King works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Elijah earned $35,974 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Seren Childers is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $35,970.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Sharon Broskey is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $35,963.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Tatum Green works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Tatum earned $35,961 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mark Sheppard serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,961.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Tiffany Roney holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,961.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Carmen Williams works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Carmen earned $35,961 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Estes is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $35,958.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Alyssia Mcneil works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Alyssia earned $35,950 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Joshua Powell works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Joshua earned $35,948 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Teresa Rossbach works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Teresa earned $35,941 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Brittany Durlin is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $35,939.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Thomas Loudon works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Thomas earned $35,939 in 2023.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Lorri Welling holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,939.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Neessa Glass works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Neessa earned $35,938 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Robin Rice is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $35,936.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Joshua Wyrick holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,935.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Michelle Zahner is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $35,934.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kendra White holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,933.