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
Gentry Baker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,818.
Educator/Corrections
Steven Ness holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,810.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Sarah Koch serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,808.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Mcnease holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,802.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sean Herring serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,800.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Austin Mark holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,794.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tera Guevara serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,792.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Justin Mathis works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Justin earned $49,783 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Daniel Johnson works as a Administrative Support Professional for Corrections. Daniel earned $49,776 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Frank works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Robert earned $49,769 in 2024.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kimberly Mintidis serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,767.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Aaron Ross holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,762.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Beesler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. William earned $49,760 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Daniel Moses holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,759.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Rickenzie Williams serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,758.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jacob Roach holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,757.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brittany Graver works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Brittany earned $49,755 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sarah Boatright serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,755.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrew Preston is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,753.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Rhett Peyman serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,750.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Charles Griggs serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,750.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kimberly Underwood works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Kimberly earned $49,745 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Andrew Eunpu serves as a Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,737.
Educator/Corrections
Colin Edwards works as a Educator for Corrections. Colin earned $49,737 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Gregory Branham serves as a Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,737.
Educator/Corrections
Kristine Reedy is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,737.
Educator/Corrections
Michelle Mccune holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,737.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Michael Pinkley holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,737.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Dennis Wilson works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Dennis earned $49,736 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Vivien Arnold serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,736.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Frank Villasenor holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,736.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Morgan Yarnell works as a Special Assistant Professional for Corrections. Morgan earned $49,734 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nicole Snyder works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Nicole earned $49,732 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Harley Ryan works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Harley earned $49,729 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Brian Black works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Brian earned $49,729 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Misti Gimlin serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,725.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Richards works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Aaron earned $49,724 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Jacob Layne holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,723.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Rodney Young is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,723.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Lisa Ripley serves as a Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,721.