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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Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Kevin Grant serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,111.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Lisa Gerling holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,109.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Shelley Shoemaker is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,107.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Anthony Anderson is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,106.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mary Leo holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,099.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Michael Hanline works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Michael earned $39,099 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Terri Eastwood serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,093.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Greer serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,088.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Stoddard holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,086.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Crow works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Matthew earned $39,083 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Declue serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,080.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kierstyn Ruble is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,078.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Niki Stevens holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,076.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Leslie Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,068.
Human Resources Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Jonni Wright serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,067.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Bradley Williams holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,065.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Lang works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dylan earned $39,061 in 2025.
Pastoral Counselor/Corrections
At Corrections, Douglas Worsham serves as a Pastoral Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,057.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mitchell Graeff holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,054.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Leonard Wilson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,052.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Richard Martinez is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $39,049.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Jessica Backues is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,047.
Automotive Service Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Herbert Buckner serves as a Automotive Service Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,046.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Zamesha Wright holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,041.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Victor Montague serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,040.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Tracy Dixon serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,040.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kara Bennett works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kara earned $39,039 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Krystal Mishler works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Krystal earned $39,035 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Dustin Dollens holds the role of Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,022.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bethany Penn holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,021.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shayla Wright serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,013.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Mayer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,012.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Desiree Smith-Hayes holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,011.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
At Corrections, John Adair serves as a Vocational Education Instructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,002.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Diane Vandergriff serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,999.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Tremaine holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,998.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Hurtgen serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,990.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Rhoades works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $38,989 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kaylee Brown works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kaylee earned $38,988 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kelli Wilson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,986.