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
At Corrections, Brian Hampton serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,343.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Denver Mistler holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,343.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lacey Lierly is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,343.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Chante Kimbrough works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Chante earned $50,343 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Andrew Feenstra is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,341.
Chaplain/Corrections
Steven Johnson is a Chaplain at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,340.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Annmarie Soto works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Annmarie earned $50,338 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Timothy Bade holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,330.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Lynn Degonia holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,330.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Linda Puff is a Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,328.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Benjamin Baham is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,312.
Educator/Corrections
John Riead holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,310.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeffery Chick works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jeffery earned $50,309 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Daniel Brady works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Daniel earned $50,308 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
Rodney Pirtle holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,308.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Megan Phifer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Megan earned $50,307 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Donald Lindsey is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,305.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bryan Shoemaker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,301.
Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Jason Wiorek serves as a Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,298.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Antaiwn Mcdonald holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,294.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Seth Stephenson works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Seth earned $50,294 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Melinda Pettijohn serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,293.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shawn Brent serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,293.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Nicole Warden holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,292.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Benjamin Dement works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Benjamin earned $50,290 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Cheryl Eichholz serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,289.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
George Durrow holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,288.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Adrienne Clark is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,286.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Sharon Ragsdale is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,283.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Sheila Summers serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,282.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Timothy Parker works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Timothy earned $50,281 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
James Biggs holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,272.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Timothy Metcalf serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,271.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ariana Castillo Garcia works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ariana earned $50,269 in 2023.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Roger Thompson serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,269.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Benjamin Sutton serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,268.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Patience Praiswater works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Patience earned $50,266 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Russell Trehal is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $50,252.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Spinney holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,251.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Murtaza Ahmadi works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Murtaza earned $50,250 in 2025.