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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Deborah Wheeler serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,678.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ronnie Phasomsap holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,677.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Lincoln holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,673.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Colin Newkirk works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Colin earned $48,672 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyson Sigrist is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,671.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Avery is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,669.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Laurie Caldwell serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,663.
Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Corrections
Shelly Carson holds the role of Senior Staff Development Training Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,659.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Lacey Twellman is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,659.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Grant Peterson serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,656.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elijah King works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Elijah earned $48,652 in 2024.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Tammy Bennett is a Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,651.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelsey Taylor serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,651.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Equevilley works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Rebecca earned $48,651 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michelle Conley serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,651.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Robert Ehrnman holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,645.
Addiction Counselor Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Diana Harris serves as a Addiction Counselor Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,645.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kelly Easley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,643.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Meghan Boatright serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,643.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brandy Turner works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Brandy earned $48,641 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jana Menning serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,641.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Taylor Sullins serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,641.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
William Kohlenberger works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. William earned $48,640 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Aaron Starnes is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Cecil works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Steven earned $48,638 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sarah Mealer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sarah earned $48,636 in 2025.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Stephanie Wilson is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $48,636.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Daniel Mick is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,631.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Charla Francis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,630.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Alexander Walker works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Alexander earned $48,625 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Robert Wilson holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,621.
Educator/Corrections
April Samples holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,620.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Donald Stauffacher works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Donald earned $48,619 in 2025.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Trisha Heflin holds the role of Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,615.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Julie Davis holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,615.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Martin Beahan serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,613.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jerry Turner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,612.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Eric Soto holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,610.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashton During is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,609.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, John Pierceall serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,608.