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
At Corrections, Connie Lowe serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,991.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Noel Davis is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,990.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christina Mckee serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,989.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Melaina Frederick is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,988.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Heather Cartwright is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,984.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Jason Jobe works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Jason earned $48,983 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeffry Hamilton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,979.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Felicia Rowe-Jones works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Felicia earned $48,977 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Seth Walker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,975.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brittney Williams is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,973.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Shirley Welch holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,971.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Ray Lafountain is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,969.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cody Vanhoutan serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,965.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Richard Wood works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Richard earned $48,964 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Benjamin Karr is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,963.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Frank Luebbert serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,962.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brooklynn Mcfadden works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brooklynn earned $48,962 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jessica Moore serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,961.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Michael Collins holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,956.
Research/Data Analyst/Corrections
At Corrections, Lea Hardee serves as a Research/Data Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,954.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Becky Gardner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,952.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Divani Francis works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Divani earned $48,949 in 2025.
Payroll for Matthew Barton (Correctional Officer, Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $48,945 in 2025.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Pamela Deguire is a Addiction Counselor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,942.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Connie Jones serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,942.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Christopher Norris is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,942.
Educator/Corrections
Tessa Engstrand works as a Educator for Corrections. Tessa earned $48,940 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marcus Beesler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Marcus earned $48,940 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Jessica Schram holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,938.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Angela Shanks works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Angela earned $48,936 in 2025.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Troy Hutson serves as a Laundry Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,936.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anita Duba is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $48,936.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Andrew Fancher is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,933.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Martha Seavey is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,931.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Justin Messenger works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Justin earned $48,931 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Garrett Dean is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,931.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Charley Hedges serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,931.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Jones is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,931.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Luis Martinez serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,931.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Melissa Rood works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Melissa earned $48,931 in 2025.