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 Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Tammy Houpt is a Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,979.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Amanda Mcfarland holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,976.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Linda Shafer is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,967.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adewale Olaiya works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Adewale earned $38,962 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jarrett Tootle is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,961.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Carsen Ramos holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,954.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rhonda Mcdermed works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Rhonda earned $38,952 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Harold Shad holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,949.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Christina Rodgers is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,920.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Sands is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,918.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sean Balke holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,904.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Derek Henson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,900.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Lacy Wells works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Lacy earned $38,888 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kayla Caloni works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Kayla earned $38,869 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Harris works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Amber earned $38,867 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Megan Hildreth is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,857.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Michelle Shelton works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Michelle earned $38,853 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Conner Kimsey holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,849.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Christopher Hutchason holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,843.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Mary Burge is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,843.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kristi Parker works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Kristi earned $38,841 in 2025.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Lacey Clark holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,841.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devon Shaw works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Devon earned $38,839 in 2025.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Antione Nowicki is a Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $38,839.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Diane Waller works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Diane earned $38,826 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Carson Reams serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,825.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Renee Samm serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,814.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Cynthia Scott holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,807.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Juanita Poppa is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,807.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Amy Stacy works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Amy earned $38,800 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Susan Brockman works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Susan earned $38,799 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Linda Maupin is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,791.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Robert Alderman works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Robert earned $38,785 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Corban Homan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,781.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Brianna Mcewan is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,780.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Walter Williams is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,779.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adriene Graham works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Adriene earned $38,777 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Tucker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,768.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Tracy Ivy works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Tracy earned $38,768 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Wendy Dea holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,763.