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 Program Worker/Corrections
Theresa Hill holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,208.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Tessa Mcentire is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,206.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Laura Hoffman serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,202.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Francis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,199.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Cory Duckworth works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Cory earned $43,198 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Caleb Florence serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $43,197.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Grace Andre is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,196.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Ana Ortiz holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $43,195.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lyndi Luck works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lyndi earned $43,193 in 2024.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Jessica Burton serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,193.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Cole Parman works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Cole earned $43,192 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Carroll holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,187.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Marsha Galvan works as a Addiction Counselor for Corrections. Marsha earned $43,178 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Delmar Whittaker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,169.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Pamela Hodges works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Pamela earned $43,157 in 2025.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Vivian Mercer is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,152.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Colston serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,151.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicolas Judd works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nicolas earned $43,137 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Hughes is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,137.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Gerald Speak serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,133.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Paul Hymel serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,122.
Specialized Trades Assistant/Corrections
Robert Mira holds the role of Specialized Trades Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,121.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jennifer Cave is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,120.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Gilgour holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,120.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Stephanie Thurman holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,118.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kerick Dreiling works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kerick earned $43,109 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Macleod holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,109.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Shonte Cole holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,108.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Gary Loe holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,106.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Katherine Brown serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,103.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Daniel Rodriguez is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,092.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Sharyl Pollard works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Sharyl earned $43,089 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jarrico Johnson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jarrico earned $43,085 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Ault serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,072.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
John Lorenz holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,069.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kristi Brink holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,069.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Owen is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,068.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Brown works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joshua earned $43,063 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Anita Klick serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,046.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kitty Pope is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,030.