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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Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Seth Branson works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Seth earned $38,568 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Sally Kennard serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,561.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Makala Adkerson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,552.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Timothy Brammer serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,551.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brett Norton is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $38,546.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Justin Krantz serves as a Special Assistant Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,541.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashley Black works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ashley earned $38,539 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Darren Claybrook serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,534.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Espey Swink serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,533.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Susan Cooksey serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,532.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Lisa Holcomb is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,531.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeremy Neugebauer serves as a Non-Commissioned Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,530.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Amy Johnson serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,524.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Downs serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,522.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Amy Smyser holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,520.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tiffney Diehl works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Tiffney earned $38,515 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Glenda Sloan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,510.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bryar Ginther serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,502.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, James Wilson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,493.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Steve Case is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,492.
Transport Driver/Corrections
At Corrections, Timothy Hutinger serves as a Transport Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,485.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Julie Shumate is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,474.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Danielle Oquendo works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Danielle earned $38,467 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jessica Mahoney holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,466.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Susan Elbert is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,459.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sonya Carpenter serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,455.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Virginia Franco is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,450.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Randall Owens holds the role of Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,430.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
April Barbour holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,429.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Joy Bias is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,426.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Holly Rush holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,426.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jennifer Hahn serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,426.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Amber Sloan serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,426.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Connie Coots works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Connie earned $38,426 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Allyson Kidrowski holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,426.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jessica Pierce works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Jessica earned $38,426 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Diane Swenson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Diane earned $38,423 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Heather Trusty works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Heather earned $38,421 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Alicia Graham holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,411.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jamie Higgins holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,411.