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 Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate/Corrections
Lily Real works as a Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate for Corrections. Lily earned $45,467 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Robert Chenoweth holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,466.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christine Gessner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,452.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Syerra West serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,441.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tyler Sipnefski serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,435.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Thomas Burress works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Thomas earned $45,424 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Deanna Laird serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,419.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Locke holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,413.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Sara Rogers serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,412.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Garner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,410.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Stambaugh holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,407.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tabitha Waldron holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,406.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Tina Shepherd serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,392.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Samantha Winters works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Samantha earned $45,389 in 2024.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Sandra Williams is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $45,383.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Petty works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cody earned $45,376 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Damian Sutton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,372.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kristine Ward works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kristine earned $45,371 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jackie Lotz is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $45,370.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Rachel Hopkins holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,364.
Library Manager/Corrections
Bion Irwin works as a Library Manager for Corrections. Bion earned $45,356 in 2025.
Library Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Marjorie Lee serves as a Library Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,356.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Franklin Downing works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Franklin earned $45,346 in 2025.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Richard Thomas is a Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $45,342.
Program Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Amelia Plunkett serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $45,338.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Robert Duncan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,330.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Amy Pasley holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,329.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christine Paxton works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christine earned $45,328 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Dominic Newbold serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,325.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mariah Scardina serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,322.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Audrey Cafourek works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Audrey earned $45,321 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Darnell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $45,320.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christina Knatcal holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,302.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Jason Robinson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jason earned $45,301 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jennifer Boone serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,298.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandimarie Willyard is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $45,296.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Randyn Brandt serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,289.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Gary Tiefenauer is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $45,288.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Kelly Norris works as a Laundry Manager for Corrections. Kelly earned $45,287 in 2023.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Thomas Craig holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,286.