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 Officer/Corrections
Lynda Singleton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,595.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Auten holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,592.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Lewis Cisco serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,591.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Michelle Hearn is a Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $45,590.
Library Manager/Corrections
Russell Smith holds the role of Library Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,588.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
At Corrections, David Mittag serves as a Vocational Education Instructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,587.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Angelica Graxirena-Rivera holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,584.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gary Brasher is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $45,574.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Emmie Oberhaus is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $45,571.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Xavier Calvillo holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,571.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Joshua Mueller is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $45,569.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, James Welch serves as a Specialized Trades Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,560.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tiffany Hogan holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,554.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Mercedes Archer holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,544.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Seth Miller works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Seth earned $45,541 in 2025.
Food Service Manager/Corrections
Linda Thomas is a Food Service Manager at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $45,530.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Troy Dimmitt is a Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $45,519.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Jacob Conley works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Jacob earned $45,518 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lane Barker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $45,506.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Roberto Escobar is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $45,501.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Shona Simpson holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,495.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Sherry Forsythe is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $45,495.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Seth Payne holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,492.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Kenny Bryant works as a Specialized Trades Supervisor for Corrections. Kenny earned $45,492 in 2025.
Library Manager/Corrections
Amelia Giles works as a Library Manager for Corrections. Amelia earned $45,490 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cheyenne Howald is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $45,490.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mitchel Cook serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,490.
Human Resources Specialist/Corrections
Leslie Brown works as a Human Resources Specialist for Corrections. Leslie earned $45,482 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Clark holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,477.
Senior Research/Data Analyst/Corrections
Katie Mcdaniel holds the role of Senior Research/Data Analyst at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,472.
Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate/Corrections
Lily Real works as a Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate for Corrections. Lily earned $45,467 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Robert Chenoweth holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,466.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christine Gessner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,452.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Syerra West serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,441.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tyler Sipnefski serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,435.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Thomas Burress works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Thomas earned $45,424 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Deanna Laird serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,419.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Locke holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,413.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Sara Rogers serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,412.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Garner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,410.