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
Page 6
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Richelle Mcdowell holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,203.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Chris Walters serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,195.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Stuart Stevens works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Stuart earned $46,186 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Webb serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,186.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brenda Reinig is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $46,185.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Watts holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,176.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Karney works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Rebecca earned $46,174 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Mary Kilgore works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Mary earned $46,153 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, John Freeman serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,149.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Emily Weber is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $46,144.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ruben Quinones works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ruben earned $46,142 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tara Moore is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $46,142.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ian Chase is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $46,141.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Andrew Skoklo is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $46,139.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nathan Bailey holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,138.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tina Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,132.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joey Chitwood serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,130.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sharma Henson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,129.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Virgil Dorrell is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $46,128.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Jill Newton serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,124.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Samuel Pike serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,099.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brayden Isgriggs is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $46,089.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Mendoza is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $46,087.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Dalton Smith works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). Dalton earned $46,085 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christina Curry serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,084.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
John Tye works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. John earned $46,082 in 2025.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Michael White works as a Correctional Program Supervisor for Corrections. Michael earned $46,077 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Angelica Graxirena-Rivera holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,074.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Alan Jordan holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,072.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nathaniel Decker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,072.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Phillip Puckett holds the role of Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,071.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Vandewarker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $46,067.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Coleen Harper works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Coleen earned $46,065 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Roy Hinman is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $46,061.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Ellen Pope holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,060.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Hunter Garrett serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,058.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Christopher Moore works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Christopher earned $46,052 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Pandora Durbin works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Pandora earned $46,051 in 2025.
This Probation and Parole Officer record at Corrections for Taylor Thomas may represent several individuals, totaling $46,050 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Melanie Winkler works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Melanie earned $46,048 in 2024.