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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Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Caleb Crippen works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Caleb earned $39,822 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Caye Bordewick serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,815.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Nickie Light is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,814.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Helena Plunkett holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,811.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Nathan Brown is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,804.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kyle Kondoudis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,801.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Morris holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,800.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gavin Ray serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,789.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Alex Parkhurst holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,781.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Penny Badgett is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,779.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Frank Cunningham works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Frank earned $39,761 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brenda Spears serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,758.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Breanna Meeks holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,748.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jarred Naughtin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,747.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Baylee Longan works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Baylee earned $39,743 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Mallory Fox works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Mallory earned $39,740 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Elvia Casarez works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Elvia earned $39,713 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lisa Crader is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,704.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Tanya Porting works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Tanya earned $39,703 in 2025.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Katie Rhea is a Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,699.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jonathon Myers holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,686.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Audra Hayden serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,680.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Shannon Tucker works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Shannon earned $39,678 in 2023.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jerrel Hollinger serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,670.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Rey Ensastiga Palacios serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,661.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Aaron Hutson works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Aaron earned $39,659 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Sasis Vinyard holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,646.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Daniel Gorham is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $39,641.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Travis Parker holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,635.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Isaac Mayberry serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,628.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Heather Berry holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,626.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Eden Demery serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,622.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jeanette Russell holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,621.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Jerome Hightower works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Jerome earned $39,621 in 2024.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Vernon Wyatt works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Vernon earned $39,617 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Gina Pingleton serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,613.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Jeremiah Barnhart works as a Correctional Industries Supervisor for Corrections. Jeremiah earned $39,610 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, John Thornton serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,610.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Tiffany Dane holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,606.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Gary Boothe works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Gary earned $39,595 in 2025.