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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Andrew Stockton works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Andrew earned $42,396 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Sherman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $42,396.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alyson Matt serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,394.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Connor Cuffman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,387.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Quinton Lamb-Brookins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,379.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Zachary Culver serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,376.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Stephanie Johnson is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,374.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Miranda Bristol holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,368.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Threasa Appleberry is a Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,364.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Brittany Zegers serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,357.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ryan Powers is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,351.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Della Carpenter is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,348.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenneth Stafford serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,341.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Shawn Hoecker works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Shawn earned $42,329 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Christopher Miller works as a Educator for Corrections. Christopher earned $42,318 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremy Fulk is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,316.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Michael Womack works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Michael earned $42,314 in 2025.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
David Mullins works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. David earned $42,312 in 2025.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Robert Ilgenfritz holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,296.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Robert Gittemeier holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,290.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Karen Gatton holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,290.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Pamela Craft is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,287.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Merritt works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Austin earned $42,286 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Derrick James serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,283.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Dimple Robinson-Drayton works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Dimple earned $42,272 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Charles Libel works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Charles earned $42,268 in 2024.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Stacey Poirier holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,261.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Joseph Stokley holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,256.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Jason Wiorek holds the role of Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,255.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lizzy Sweet serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,255.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Candy Goheen serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,253.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joran Hope works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joran earned $42,252 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Elaine Gray serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,251.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Evelin Hernandez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,244.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adam Gannan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,236.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Brian Stanley is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,235.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Felicia Murphy is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,229.
Laboratory Manager/Corrections
Paul Huemann holds the role of Laboratory Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,206.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Crystal Francis holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,188.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Crystal Settles works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Crystal earned $42,174 in 2025.