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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Michael Mendenhall is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,249.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Joshua Blankenship holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,247.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tamika Mcclain serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,246.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tyler Pries serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,244.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Joshua Young is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $50,244. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Educator/Corrections
Cuahutemoc Garnica holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,237.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Dean Johnson is a Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,235.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kyle Ebrecht holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,235.
Safety Inspector/Corrections
Tyler Halvin is a Safety Inspector at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,234.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brenda Frakes is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,232.
Educator/Corrections
Douglas Freemyer works as a Educator for Corrections. Douglas earned $50,227 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Kendra Myers is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,227.
Educator/Corrections
Patricia Roberts is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,227.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Garrie Zahner serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,227.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kimberly Traver holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,224.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Vicki Harris serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,223.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
David Doss is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,223.
Educator/Corrections
Amy Botts works as a Educator for Corrections. Amy earned $50,219 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Eric Phares is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,219.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Bryant Holmes holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,215.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Bryan Bueltman works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Bryan earned $50,213 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cole Robertson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,212.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Jimmy Farris works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Jimmy earned $50,209 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mitchell Carroll is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,206.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Jimmie Still is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,206.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Barton Crawford serves as a Senior Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,205.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joel Hobbs serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,203.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dewanda Walker works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dewanda earned $50,195 in 2025.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Phillip Byram holds the role of Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,194.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Thomas Portell holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,192.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Brown serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,189.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Mary Harper is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,187.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shana Hanger serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,186.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ryan Panholzer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,184.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elijah Harrell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Elijah earned $50,181 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Timothy Helvey works as a Educator for Corrections. Timothy earned $50,178 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Victoria Wells works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Victoria earned $50,174 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Traci Hedgecorth holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,171.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Elliott holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,155.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Aaron Starkey is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,147.