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 Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Larry Allen holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,181.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bradley Williford works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bradley earned $44,175 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Paul Sons works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Paul earned $44,175 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Traci Berends holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,173.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sean Collins works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sean earned $44,173 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Corrections
Jillian Eagan is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,171.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Andrea Applebury works as a P&P District Administrator for Corrections. Andrea earned $44,159 in 2024.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Alana Thornton is a Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,158.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Blake Crayton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $44,156.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Steven Geary is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,149.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Wall works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joseph earned $44,148 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Darrell Burns works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Darrell earned $44,147 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hunter Passig works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Hunter earned $44,143 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Billie Shunk works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Billie earned $44,137 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Damion Ivey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,134.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jason Archer serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,129.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Michelle Seaton is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $44,116.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ethan Hetzel serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,115.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Lukas Stone is a Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,108.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Frank Kennedy holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,103.
Social Services Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Amy Tippie serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,093.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Mary Lammey holds the role of Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,086.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyson Mckinley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,086.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Keyarah Strickland serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,080.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Mckaela Williams serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,079.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Polly Henley holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,078.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Ronald Cowley works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Ronald earned $44,078 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Michael Hamilton is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $44,075.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Renisha Miller holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,072.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jake Keele is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $44,069.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Robin Martin works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Robin earned $44,066 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Megan Bethea is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,061.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Susan Ickenroth-Martel is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,059.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jesse Weyandt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,059.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Walter Merritt is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,054.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
Juli Harris holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,051.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Patricia Meade holds the role of Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,045.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Amy Graham holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,037.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cordelia Truesdale holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,035.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Deborah Parnas is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $44,030.