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 Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cla'Taeya Stalling serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,004.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Forshee serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,003.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Erica Long works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Erica earned $50,003 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Rhonda Gulley is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,003.
Educator/Corrections
Juliet Reckner holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,002.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Angela Botts works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Angela earned $49,983 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Shannon Pittman is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,978.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jeannie Meloy works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jeannie earned $49,978 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Ryan Wilson works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Ryan earned $49,978 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Shawn Harris holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,978.
Automotive Service Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Curtis Schollmeyer serves as a Automotive Service Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,974.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Brenda Fletchall holds the role of Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,966.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Stephanie Rawson serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,962.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Peeper works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. David earned $49,958 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Bryan Bickell holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,956.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Michelle Dewalt holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,952.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Steven Burleigh is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,944.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Robert Tate works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Robert earned $49,944 in 2025.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Amy Thiel serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,944.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Grace Macmurchy is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,943.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Smith serves as a Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,942.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Barin Menaugh holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,941.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Austin Anderson is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,938.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sherri Kelsall serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,938.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Christopher Griffin is a Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,934.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Mark Tunks is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,930.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Wanda Young serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,928.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Taryn Piers is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,924.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Leslie Wilson is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,923.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Megan Miller works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Megan earned $49,919 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gary Bannan serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,915.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Leake serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,913.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kyle Geril holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,907.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Crystal Louth is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,905.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelly Rolando serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,904.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Stephen Jones serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,904.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Tagupa works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $49,903 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jacob Thompson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jacob earned $49,902 in 2024.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
At Corrections, David Howe serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2025 pay totaled $49,901.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Rick Lacy works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Rick earned $49,896 in 2025.