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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Laundry Manager/Corrections
Brenda Ishmael holds the role of Laundry Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,092.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jessica Drummond serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,082.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Clinton Hyde holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,079.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Devin Henningfeld is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,073.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Rachel Underwood serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,072.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melissa Hansen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,067.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tiffany Cunningham holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,063.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Douglas Gibson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,063.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, Ronald Hamby serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,059.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Justin Miller is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,058.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Dake is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,055.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jacqueline Hales is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,054.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Julie Picraux is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,053.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Michels holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,052.
Chaplain/Corrections
David Watkins works as a Chaplain for Corrections. David earned $51,051 in 2025.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Justin Allgier works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Justin earned $51,050 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Shanica Jordan holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,044.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robby Renner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,040.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Shawn Thompson holds the role of Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,039.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Emmie Oberhaus holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,039.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Don Ford works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Don earned $51,038 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Ashley Battles holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,036.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Blayne Hacker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,034.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Ginger Mcbride serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,030.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kevin Schrum works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Kevin earned $51,030 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Brett Matzenbacher works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Brett earned $51,024 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, David Cozad serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,022.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jackson Moore serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,020.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stanley Harper holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,013.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Caleb King serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,011.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Christopher Smith works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Christopher earned $51,005 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bradley Massey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,004.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Daniel Nelson works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Daniel earned $51,003 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Ronald Anderson holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,002.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Leonard Branam serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,986.
Educator/Corrections
Aaron Kennedy works as a Educator for Corrections. Aaron earned $50,983 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Robert Laurent is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,983.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Justin Cruse is a Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,983.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Grant Frost holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,983.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tiffany Owens holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,975.