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 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.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacob Harrison serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,418.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Melissa Burkholder is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,413.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Ronald Maggard is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,412.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michelle Becker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,409.
Educator/Corrections
Sherry Hall is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,407.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lindsay Farrar works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Lindsay earned $50,406 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Devin Lee holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,404.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Payton Camirand holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,404.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jessika Roney serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,402.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ana Chavarin-Manjarrez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,398.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Michael Heckenbach holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,394.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Mathew Jacquin works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Mathew earned $50,379 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jessica Reynolds works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jessica earned $50,379 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Max Holt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,376.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenneth Ptomey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,369.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Curtis Beard serves as a Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,368.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jason Gollon is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,362.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dominic Krentz works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Dominic earned $50,362 in 2025.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Amanda Patton holds the role of Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,355.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Cheree Gaunt works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Cheree earned $50,352 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kris Hinkle works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Kris earned $50,349 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexa Schatzer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,345.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Sherry Wingate works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Sherry earned $50,344 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Matthew Downs works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Matthew earned $50,343 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, John Pyatt serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,343.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Kurt Schmiedeskamp holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,343.