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% |
Compare
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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Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
James Little works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. James earned $49,215 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joseph Brown serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,205.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Kevin Cohen holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,203.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Erica Williams-Harris is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,200.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Harley Sowers holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,194.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Jones serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,192.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Spencer Gray holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,191.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Joel King serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,190.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jayme Taylor works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Jayme earned $49,188 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Ashton Roebuck works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Ashton earned $49,187 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brenna Tepen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,183.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Debbi Winchell is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,180.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Amanda York is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,180.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Temetra Knighten works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Temetra earned $49,176 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Wendy Clymer serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,176.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Ronald Stafford serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,176.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Katrina Humphrey holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,174.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jennifer Frank serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,171.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Maurice Welch serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,171.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Henry Puckett works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Henry earned $49,169 in 2025.
Educator/Corrections
Jill Clinton holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,168.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jennifer Spire is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,168.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Micaela Swank is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,168.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gavin Golden works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Gavin earned $49,167 in 2025.
Safety Inspector/Corrections
Lyndon Kindle holds the role of Safety Inspector at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,162.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Amy Case works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Amy earned $49,160 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Webster Arends works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Webster earned $49,156 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Trevor Dawson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,154.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alissa Miller works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Alissa earned $49,152 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Vernon Wyatt holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,149.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Plumlee serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,148.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Lee serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,148.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Kevin Royer serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,148.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Desarea Allen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,146.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Breanna Pullen works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Breanna earned $49,145 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bonnie Austin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,142.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Deanna Pulaski serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,138.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Nelson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. David earned $49,134 in 2025.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Kari Kingsley works as a Special Assistant Technician for Corrections. Kari earned $49,133 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kierstin Friese serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,133.