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
David Gilgour holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,120.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Stephanie Thurman holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,118.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kerick Dreiling works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kerick earned $43,109 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Macleod holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,109.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Shonte Cole holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,108.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Gary Loe holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,106.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Katherine Brown serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,103.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Daniel Rodriguez is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,092.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Sharyl Pollard works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Sharyl earned $43,089 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jarrico Johnson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jarrico earned $43,085 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Ault serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,072.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
John Lorenz holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,069.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kristi Brink holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,069.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Owen is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,068.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Brown works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joshua earned $43,063 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Anita Klick serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,046.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kitty Pope is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,030.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Evelyn Mahue works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Evelyn earned $43,029 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Heidi Kennard holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $43,029.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Krista Nelson is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $43,023.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kayla Dowell holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,015.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brittanie Velasco serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,009.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jared Slisz is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $43,007.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
John Sitzes holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,005.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
Christopher Sarchett works as a Correctional Administrator (Level 3) for Corrections. Christopher earned $43,002 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Felicia Wencker holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,999.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Jonathan Anderson holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,990.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Brian Brondel is a Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,982.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Chelsea Brennan holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,977.
Vocational Education Supervisor/Corrections
Theresa Baker holds the role of Vocational Education Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,975.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robyn Baird holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,973.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Lara Hagerty serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,968.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Michael Russell holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,968.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lori Leverett is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,967.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Beth Nelson works as a Correctional Program Lead for Corrections. Beth earned $42,965 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Paul Lewis serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,961.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Allinson Story is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,959.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Cynthia Hygrade is a Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,956.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Chyna Taylor works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Chyna earned $42,951 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elijah Pope works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Elijah earned $42,949 in 2023.