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% |
Compare
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 Worker/Corrections
Nathaniel Decker works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Nathaniel earned $38,409 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Johnston works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Thomas earned $38,403 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Trinady Farace is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $38,397.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gabriel Gard is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,390.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Travis Bailey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,382.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Skinner is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $38,369.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Jeffrey Hawthorn holds the role of Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,367.
Educator/Corrections
Debra Jett holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,366.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Roxanne Struemph is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,364.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Watson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dustin Hill is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,358.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathan Reed holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,356.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jediah Poke works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jediah earned $38,348 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Susan Long is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,344.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Laura Hagood works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Laura earned $38,303 in 2025.
This Correctional Officer record at Corrections for Jacob Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $38,303 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brian Daugherty works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Brian earned $38,292 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Beth Gibson serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,292.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
William Colvin works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. William earned $38,283 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Donald Griggs works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Donald earned $38,281 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Max Allstot holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,277.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Weston Phelps holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,269.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Brooke Neel serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,268.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lena Turpin works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Lena earned $38,268 in 2025.
Human Resources Specialist/Corrections
Bryan Martin works as a Human Resources Specialist for Corrections. Bryan earned $38,263 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Crysta Miller is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,260.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Cameron Ponder is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,254.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dulton Thomas holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,248.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Paulette Hudson is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,240.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Travis Stewart is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,239.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Jonathan Clark holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,236.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Amy Morton is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,226.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Mary Stroup is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,218.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dustin Wurtzberger works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dustin earned $38,218 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Rocco Novak serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,215.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Vicki Hopke works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Vicki earned $38,210 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jyra Willis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $38,210.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Antonio Crothers works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Antonio earned $38,207 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Britney Craig serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,205.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Bridget Blankenship works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Bridget earned $38,204 in 2025.