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 Program Specialist/Corrections
Jacob Brewer works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Jacob earned $47,741 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Claressa Nave serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,737.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Elaine Spiva works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Elaine earned $47,737 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Heath works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Timothy earned $47,732 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Ryan Andrews works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Ryan earned $47,730 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gage O'Meara is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,730.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Codey Sackrey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,729.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Todd Smothers serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,723.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Michael Schmidt is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,719.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jerry Spears holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,717.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shawn Dixon holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,715.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Caitlin Ratliff works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Caitlin earned $47,714 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Nanneman works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joshua earned $47,712 in 2025.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Barbara Painter is a Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $47,705.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Angella Pitford is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,700.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Shawntanay Johnson holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,700.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Latania Wallace works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Latania earned $47,700 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Elijah Robb serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,697.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bethany Jackson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,688.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Javier Bermudez works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Javier earned $47,686 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brett Norton serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,686.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Gary Flynn works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Gary earned $47,684 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Machelle Hedrick serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,684.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karen Kepka is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,682.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Mark Renko is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,680.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Erica Ponder is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,668.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Vogeler serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,668.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Diona Davis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $47,658.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Fraser is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,658.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Randall serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,658.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
James Dickerson works as a Correctional Program Lead for Corrections. James earned $47,656 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Wesley Harbin is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,652.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
William Jones is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,652.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Caileigh Mcdowell works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Caileigh earned $47,651 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lindsey Todd serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,650.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Crow is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $47,648.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Andrea Hickman serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,642.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Alice Foree serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Leonard Aganovic works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Leonard earned $47,638 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Rebecca Dyer-Wallis works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Rebecca earned $47,638 in 2025.