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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Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
David Woodward holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,810.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donovan Stout is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,809.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
David Lyon is a Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,805.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Aaron Leonard is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $48,805.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Ilgenfritz serves as a Correctional Program Lead. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,802.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alex Novak serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,792.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Nickell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Daniel earned $48,790 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Mark Nivert holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,786.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan Newman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,781.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kevin Roth holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,776.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Jarad Epps serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,773.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Rufus Cris-Kargbo holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,771.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Carol Brandt holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,763.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kyla Garner serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,761.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Cody Kimbrough works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Cody earned $48,758 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Zachary Bode holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,756.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tammy Richardson holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,756.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austyn Milnes is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,742.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Gerry Roll is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,733.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Valerie Black works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Valerie earned $48,732 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Seth Barton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,728.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Darla Smith is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,727.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Denise Allen is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $48,727.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Sebrina Kitch holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,726.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mike Miller serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,713.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Clifford Wilkerson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,712.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Carla Meyers works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Carla earned $48,711 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jesse Funk works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jesse earned $48,705 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Sarah Cook is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,705.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Destiny Reid is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,705.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Charles Yokem holds the role of Laundry Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,704.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Danica Smith holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,704.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Wylie Colbert serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,700.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Trinity Tillitt serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,700.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Patricia Heinrich is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,689.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Steve Case works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Steve earned $48,689 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Tyler Jensen serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,688.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Patrick Snyder holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,686.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Katrina Hastings serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,679.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Anthony Parker serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,678.