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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Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Guymon Barker works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Guymon earned $48,170 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Arjona holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,170.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Patricia Nelson serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,170.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Andrew Reed works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Andrew earned $48,170 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Victoria Beachler holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,170.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Lawler works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jennifer earned $48,170 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Van Draska serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,169.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lauren Distler holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,168.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Needels works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christopher earned $48,167 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Sydney Trapp works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Sydney earned $48,166 in 2025.
Library Manager/Corrections
Christopher Marks is a Library Manager at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,165.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Tanya Allen serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,164.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Cheryl Moore serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,164.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Simone Kaufman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,164.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Wendy Lightfoot is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,163.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tiffany Stagner works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Tiffany earned $48,161 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Donald Fuller holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,157.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Charles Mcmullin serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,157.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jacinda Canfield holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,156.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Myers serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,156.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kelsey Hett is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,154.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jaimee Boyer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,149.
Transport Driver/Corrections
At Corrections, David Zehnle serves as a Transport Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,144.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Felicia Crick is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,139.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
David Dearixon holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,138.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Seth Willoughby serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,127.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Malisa Chaidez serves as a Senior Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,126.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Shawn Watts is a Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,123.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Melinda Mcelroy is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,118.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Fullerton holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,116.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Catrina Blakemore serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,115.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Toby Cook holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,114.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Sarah Phelps is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,112.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
Cheryl Knapp is a Stores/Warehouse Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $48,108.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Daxton Butler works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Daxton earned $48,105 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jonathan Kessler works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jonathan earned $48,104 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexander Trevino is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $48,102.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Golian works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $48,102 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Billy Williams serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,096.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Rushelle Hogan serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,094.