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
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Correctional Officer/Corrections
Samuel Blanton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,100.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Amy Scott works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Amy earned $47,095 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lawrence Miller works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lawrence earned $47,093 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Abigail Shubert is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,092.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Joshua Smith is a Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,088.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
David Burns works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. David earned $47,083 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Grace Pennington serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,083.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Reece Carter works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Reece earned $47,083 in 2023.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Jamie Jepsen works as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) for Corrections. Jamie earned $47,083 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Sarah Whittemore works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Sarah earned $47,077 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lisa Crookshanks is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,075.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dennis Yerington serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,072.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Candace Brown serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,072.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Christopher Brown works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Christopher earned $47,069 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joseph Ouellet serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,069.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brandon Murry holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,069.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Douglas Laney works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Douglas earned $47,067 in 2024.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Julie Ulmer is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,064.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jazmyn Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,063.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Charmina Wesbury is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,062.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Stephen Olinger serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,061.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tina Sturgeon holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,060.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shanna Asher holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,056.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Allie Miller holds the role of Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,055.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brandy Campbell serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,055.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Renken is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,052.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Alexander Kenyon is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tracy Betz is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Britnie Black serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Dean Bruemmer works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Dean earned $47,049 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Demarco Dixon serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Courtney Carlson works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Courtney earned $47,049 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Douthett serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Joshua Entrikin is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Richard Findley holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Cliff George works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Cliff earned $47,049 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Christine Green works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Christine earned $47,049 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
James Gregory is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Colleen Hager serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,049.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Diane Hansen works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Diane earned $47,049 in 2025.