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 Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, William Herndon serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,594.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Desiree Steen holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,587.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Christopher Weide works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Christopher earned $39,581 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Donna Thomas works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Donna earned $39,573 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Vinyard is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $39,570.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Caila Mcmichael holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,569.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Breanna Salas works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Breanna earned $39,569 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jonathan Rhoads serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,569.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Debra Gruender is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,568.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Franklin Tate holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,568.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Amy Housman holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,568.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Fina Sherrill works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Fina earned $39,568 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Trevor Coffelt works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Trevor earned $39,566 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ronald Howard works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ronald earned $39,563 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Laura Brown holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,563.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kathleen Fowler is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,563.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Brandon Griffiths serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,556.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Beverly Mikel serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,556.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Rebecca Otte works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Rebecca earned $39,554 in 2024.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Vicky Hesse is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $39,551.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Angela Dority holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,551.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Amy Pratte is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $39,550.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dayinera Ace-Klinger holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,545.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Sally Payne is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,538.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Anthony Dement works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Anthony earned $39,533 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Colton Dowell works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Colton earned $39,530 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Chitwood works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. William earned $39,508 in 2025.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Christallean Reed works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Christallean earned $39,506 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Debra Toon serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,500.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Jacob Rodgers is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $39,496. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Library Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Valerie Ring serves as a Library Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,491.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Danica Vohs serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,490.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Hamacher serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,490.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Shannon Grider is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $39,485.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Josh Falter serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,483.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Rucker serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,481.
Steven Riddell appears in Corrections payroll as a Correctional Sergeant, with $39,480 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Morghan Bulson serves as a Special Assistant Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,479.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lacy Castle works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Lacy earned $39,477 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Sheppard is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $39,474.