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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Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
David Davis works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. David earned $42,583 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Treva Smyser serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,574.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jennifer Berry holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,571.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashley Skaggs works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ashley earned $42,568 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Davianne Peterson serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,566.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Linda Weis serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,566.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, June Faulk serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,566.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Janelle Price is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,565.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brooke Lambert is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $42,562.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Loren Haller is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,558.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Neona Smith is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,555.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Hallie O'Dell works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Hallie earned $42,554 in 2023.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Corey Land holds the role of Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,551.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jesse Shouse serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,547.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Chastain serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,528.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Reed Sprinkle serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,527.
Education Program Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Susan Alexander serves as a Education Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,525.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nathaniel Smith works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nathaniel earned $42,515 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Patricia Ham holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,509.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Logan Wood works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Logan earned $42,503 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jesse Funk is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,495.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Stanka is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,495.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Fritz works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $42,494 in 2023.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Susan King works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Susan earned $42,494 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Andrew Poet serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,491.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Leo Mccormick is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,491.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Lynn Crull holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,489.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
James Mcadams works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. James earned $42,489 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Tabitha Brashears holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,473.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
John Lester is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,468.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Bru works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jason earned $42,463 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Melanie Alderson holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,455.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Angela Crampton is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,440.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
David Weybright holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,436.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brittany Fowler holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,416.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Corrections
At Corrections, Jennifer Weldon serves as a Special Assistant Office & Clerical. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,412.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Erek House serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,408.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, James Pope serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,407.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Shawnee Boyer holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,403.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Koch serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,399.