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% |
Compare
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
Kimberly Immel works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Kimberly earned $51,533 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Lori Bowen serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,532.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Aric Cress serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,528.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Crystal Settles works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Crystal earned $51,528 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Samuel Merrill serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,528.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Natalie Baum is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,528.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Richardson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,522.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Quinn is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,519.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michelle Lay is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,516.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Lisa Rocha holds the role of Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,513.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Markovitz holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,510.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Harley Degen works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Harley earned $51,510 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Matt Gittemeier is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $51,509.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Mckiddy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,507.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
April Perkins is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,507.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Taylor Milligan works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Taylor earned $51,506 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Taylor serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,505.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jennifer Cage serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,501.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Beverly Brown works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Beverly earned $51,501 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Latrieze Reed holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,501.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lenuta Connell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lenuta earned $51,500 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cynthia Higgins serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,500.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Angel Bauer is a Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $51,498.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rachelle Richardson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,498.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Michael Taylor works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Michael earned $51,496 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Timothy Bashford holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,495.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gayla Milligan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,492.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Yolanda Skaggs is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,488.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nathaniel Terrill holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,484.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Yolanda Mcconnell is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,482.
Educator/Corrections
Shawn Bestgen holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,473.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Deborah Heins is a Vocational Education Instructor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,473.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Kenton Plymell works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Kenton earned $51,470 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Freddie Richards is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,469.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jessica Sifford holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,469.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Spencer Hammond is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,462.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mason Hill holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,462.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Ronald Johnson works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Ronald earned $51,462 in 2025.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Erica Goeller works as a Senior Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Erica earned $51,462 in 2025.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Diana Mcguire holds the role of Laundry Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,450.