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
Peter Garvin is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,259.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Matthew Streckfuss works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Matthew earned $48,256 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kimberly Renaud serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,256.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ocean Crose works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ocean earned $48,252 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Carolyn Henke is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,248.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Andrew Goodman holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,245.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Christy Huntley holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,238.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jayson Fulmer serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,237.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tyler Davenport serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,236.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Phillip Henson serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,236.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Roy Houk works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Roy earned $48,235 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Charlotte Meyners serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,235.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Amanda Bolden works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Corrections. Amanda earned $48,230 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, John Robertson serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,225.
Safety Inspector/Corrections
At Corrections, Cheryl Kelso serves as a Safety Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,224.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Clay Schutz works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Clay earned $48,220 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Michelle Smith is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,218.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jaxon Mader is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,217.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Shawne Williams serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,217.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Terry Cowan works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Terry earned $48,216 in 2025.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Lisa Phillips is a Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,216.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Padgett is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,214.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicole Godfrey works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nicole earned $48,212 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Shenika Mays works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Shenika earned $48,207 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Valerie Lechenette is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,207.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jody Nichols holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,207.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Claudia Myers works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Claudia earned $48,203 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karen Spencer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Karen earned $48,202 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Yasmin Gunn holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,200.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bailee Shields works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bailee earned $48,199 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Pedro Gutierrez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,198.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nautica Noble is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,198.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Julie Harris-Whalen serves as a Stores/Warehouse Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,196.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Adelle Atchley holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,192.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Warren Kasper works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Warren earned $48,183 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Daniel Bentley holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,181.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Ronald Harmon holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,174.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Tina Huckstep serves as a Correctional Industries Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,173.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lillian Davidson works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Lillian earned $48,173 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Timothy Shields holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,172.