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
Joshua Fletcher holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,679.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jamie Nolan holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,674.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Justin Phillips holds the role of P&P District Administrator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,674.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Owens holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,670.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Chuck Ness serves as a Non-Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,665.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Lloyd Myers is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,664.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Landrum holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,660.
Education Program Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Martin Montgomery serves as a Education Program Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,658.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Padgett works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $51,658 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Holster holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,649.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Curry is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,645.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Debra Black serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,644.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Henry Shetler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Henry earned $51,643 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Patricia Reidt is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,639.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Jamie Jepsen serves as a Special Assistant Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,637.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rodney Ramsey works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Rodney earned $51,633 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Nappe works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tyler earned $51,624 in 2023.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Roxane Golian serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,624.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
James Taylor works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. James earned $51,615 in 2025.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Michael Byassee is a Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,608.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Barry Long is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,608.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Aren Latham is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,606.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
David Houtz holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,605.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jayse Clark holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,600.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Jackie Lotz serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,598.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kimberly Grimes works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kimberly earned $51,592 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Joseph Litwiller is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,588.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Rodrock is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,585.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Robinson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,571.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Carrie Grant works as a Special Assistant Technician for Corrections. Carrie earned $51,569 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jack Daniels serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,568.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kristi Butler works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Kristi earned $51,568 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Guadalupe Reyes holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,568.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devin Sutton works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Devin earned $51,560 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Blakelynn Watts is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,551.
Specialized Trades Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Alan Larue serves as a Specialized Trades Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,551.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Robert Ramsey holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,551.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Doug Owen works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Doug earned $51,545 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Demkowicz works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jennifer earned $51,540 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Carolyn Cassity serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,537.