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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Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Eugene Kroenung holds the role of Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,525.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Jacob Nutter holds the role of Laundry Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,523.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Sweezer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,520.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Tyrone Midgyett works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Tyrone earned $50,517 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Logan Runde is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,516.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Sheila Linney is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,513.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Teresa Shirrell holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,510.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Michelle Williford works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Michelle earned $50,504 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jacob Martin holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,500.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Cindy Roach serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,498.
Transport Driver/Corrections
Steven Houston holds the role of Transport Driver at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,497.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Samuel Mcdonald holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,496.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Black holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,494.
Educator/Corrections
John Curtis works as a Educator for Corrections. John earned $50,493 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Teresa Dobson holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,493.
Educator/Corrections
Lori Prior works as a Educator for Corrections. Lori earned $50,493 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Chris Stockhorst works as a Educator for Corrections. Chris earned $50,493 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sarah Augustine holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,490.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kim Kellerman serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,489.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Rick serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,482.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Evelyn Mcgowan is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,475.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Kasey Pueppke works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Kasey earned $50,473 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Trista Kinder works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Trista earned $50,470 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Travis Carr works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Travis earned $50,467 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Mcfarlin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,464.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Winberry is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $50,463.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Joshua Smith is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,462.
Payroll for Taylor Smith (Correctional Officer, Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $50,456 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jarrett Delay holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,455.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Diane Smith works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Diane earned $50,452 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kimberely Webb works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kimberely earned $50,442 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Ronald Loner serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,441.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Brian Finch serves as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,440.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Rodney Stell is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $50,438.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Erick Passig is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,427.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Audrey Mcculley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,427.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Charles Rice holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,423.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robin Beck serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,422.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Steven Perry is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,420.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Steven Gettinger is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,420.