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, Stacey Mahaney serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,408.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jessica Harwood works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jessica earned $49,403 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Samuel Pruitt serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,402.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Krystal Mishler is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,402.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Megan Haight works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Megan earned $49,402 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lacee Vester is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,402.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Justin Combs is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,402.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Johnna Duncan serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,402.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Bridget Myers is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,402.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Ramsey serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,402.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Leigh Smith is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,402.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Bruce Carmichael holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,402.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Timothy Caselman works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Timothy earned $49,402 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Henderson is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,402.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Matthew Shelton works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Matthew earned $49,401 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Stacy Georges is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,396.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shirley Boothe serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,395.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Payne holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,394.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremiah Moser is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,392.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Christina Preston works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Christina earned $49,382 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Autumn Rodgers serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,371.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nathan Whitehead is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,368.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dena Chestnut serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,365.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Rosie Mitchell works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Rosie earned $49,356 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Kelsey Hett holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,348.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Adrian Harris holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,348.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, John Parsons serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,346.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Michael Mcgill is a Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,344.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Burton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,343.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Matayla Wilburn is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,343.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tyler Cundiff holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,343.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tyler Myers works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Tyler earned $49,342 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tina Johnson works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Tina earned $49,340 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Danielle Warren serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,339.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Sonya Boldon holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,333.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Walker Jones serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,331.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Lisa Mcmaster serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,328.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Larry Heddinghaus is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,321.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brittany Bisig serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,318.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Toby Thomas works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Toby earned $49,314 in 2025.