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% |
Compare
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 Associate/Corrections
Robin Martin works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Robin earned $44,066 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Megan Bethea is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,061.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Susan Ickenroth-Martel is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,059.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jesse Weyandt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,059.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Walter Merritt is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,054.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
Juli Harris holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,051.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Patricia Meade holds the role of Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,045.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Amy Graham holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,037.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cordelia Truesdale holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,035.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Deborah Parnas is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,030.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Lafalce serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Dyer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,021.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Luedemann is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,020.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dawn Stanley serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,019.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kathy Paxton works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Kathy earned $44,018 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brenda Collins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,017.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Adale Bittle is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,015.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Sean Wescott works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Sean earned $43,998 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Samuel Gray serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,993.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Angela Freet works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Angela earned $43,993 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Shirley Camp works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Shirley earned $43,987 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Zachary Jenkins is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,983.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Talia Hampton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,981.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Chad Price holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,977.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Issac Knight holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,963.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Bentley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,961.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Messenger works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Justin earned $43,959 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Stephen Rosendorf serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,957.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Harold Storie holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,956.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dillon Mendez holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,952.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Larry Chenault is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,950.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Melissa Volner holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,949.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Shannon Aubuchon works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Shannon earned $43,941 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Dirk Frisbee serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,925.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Hollie Barks serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,918.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ethan Chase holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,905.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Janell Pace serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,905.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cameron Melvin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,881.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Savana Watkins works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Savana earned $43,875 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Matthew Overkamp holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,865.