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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Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Beth Rains serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,493.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Robert Polk is a Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $44,493.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Zachary Agee serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,490.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelly Pope serves as a Educator. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,488.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Paula Klipfel works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Paula earned $44,484 in 2025.
This Correctional Officer record at Corrections for Zachary Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $44,484 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nickolas Huitt serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,483.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jody Barck serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,480.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Eric Norem holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,471.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Paul Coleman holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,467.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Lorrie Grimes holds the role of Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,466.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Tammy Rybolt works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Tammy earned $44,461 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tracy Spencer serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,461.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Barbara Welschmeyer serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,461.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Patterson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,455.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Roth holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,451.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexis Holland holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,450.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kenneth Jones holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,436.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elvis Underwood holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,433.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Payton Green is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,431.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Danielle Turso Ragamata holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,428.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brittany Long serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,427.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, Anthony Anderson serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,418.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kara Moody serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,410.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Kelly Thurman works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Kelly earned $44,402 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Dempsey serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,401.
Transport Driver/Corrections
Brian Mason is a Transport Driver at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,398.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Amanda Boots holds the role of P&P District Administrator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,395.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Bradford works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Dylan earned $44,389 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nathan Bettencourt serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,388.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Russell Houk serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,388.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Dianne Iburg serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,386.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Keith Sadler serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,362.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Nicole Goff works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Nicole earned $44,362 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Ashley Roddy holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,362.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ryan Cooksey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,361.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Gabriel Browning serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,350.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ethan Fletcher holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,347.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tramane Rawls serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,343.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Kristi Sartori works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Kristi earned $44,343 in 2025.