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 Sergeant/Corrections
Brandon Little is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,901.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Marla Felton is a Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $48,897.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sean Clark serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,894.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Herrell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,892.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Scharenberg serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,891.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Monica Green holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,888.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tracy Davis is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,888.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Joshua Willis works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Joshua earned $48,888 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Ethan Whitehead holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,886.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Melinda Vaughn is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,885.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Margaret Maberry is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,879.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tawanna Bingham works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Tawanna earned $48,878 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lily Davis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,876.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Darby Gerau holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,876.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Alex Staton serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,875.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Williams works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Austin earned $48,871 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Dakota Williams serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,868.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Demond Barrett is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $48,864.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brooke Simmerock is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,858.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
James Utley is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,858.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Morgan Michael serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,856.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kathleen Lenhardt is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $48,855.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Tyler Clarkson is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $48,855.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jessica Robey holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,853.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Darren Robison holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,852.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rick Billingsley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,846.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Angela Combs is a Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,846.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Michelle Humphrey holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,844.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Keith Helfert serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,843.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Sonya Menconi works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Sonya earned $48,842 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
John Campbell works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. John earned $48,839 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Julie Thomas is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,838.
Educator/Corrections
Juliet Barman is a Educator at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $48,829.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Elizabeth Fitzgerald is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,826.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Destiny Harper serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,818.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Joshua Huffman is a Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,818.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Matthew Mcfarland is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,816.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Jessica Mitchell serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,816.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Michael York holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,816.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Mahurin serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,813.