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 Program Lead/Corrections
Joey Hicks is a Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,210.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Bobbie Kimpel works as a Human Resources Assistant for Corrections. Bobbie earned $47,209 in 2025.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Jeremy Driver holds the role of Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,208.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cynthia Clements serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,207.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Mary Currier works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Mary earned $47,201 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Tegart holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,198.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathan Dillingham works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jonathan earned $47,196 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Julie Fischer holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,192.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Linda Lewis is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,191.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sarah May is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,186.
Specialized Trades Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Karl Holland serves as a Specialized Trades Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,185.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Donald Slaughter works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Donald earned $47,183 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Keven Gadzo works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Keven earned $47,180 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Barnes serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,176.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Mark Miller holds the role of Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,174.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Anthony Houpt holds the role of Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,174.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jovany Melendez works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jovany earned $47,171 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Travis Stone is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,168.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brock Mccullough holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,164.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Heather Berry is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,156.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Damon Jones works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Damon earned $47,148 in 2023.
Human Resources Generalist/Corrections
Ashley Harris works as a Human Resources Generalist for Corrections. Ashley earned $47,147 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Evert Bickford holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,146.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Wyatt Yelton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,142.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Pinkley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $47,139.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Khaliah Allen holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,135.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jared Taylor is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,135.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Abra Thomas is a Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,134.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nathaniel Declue serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,129.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Hyten serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,124.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Melissa Payne is a Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,124.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Ronald Bleau is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,123.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Austin Loftin works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Austin earned $47,120 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Angel Loe-Nolan works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Angel earned $47,112 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
April Duing-Davis is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,109.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Timothy Williford is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,107.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Melinda Colbert is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,106.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Rede works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jennifer earned $47,105 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jacquiline Barton holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,104.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Polly Sharp holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,101.