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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Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Derrick James serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,283.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Dimple Robinson-Drayton works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Dimple earned $42,272 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Charles Libel works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Charles earned $42,268 in 2024.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Stacey Poirier holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,261.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Joseph Stokley holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,256.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Jason Wiorek holds the role of Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,255.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lizzy Sweet serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,255.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Candy Goheen serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,253.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joran Hope works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joran earned $42,252 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Elaine Gray serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,251.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Evelin Hernandez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,244.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adam Gannan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,236.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Brian Stanley is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,235.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Felicia Murphy is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,229.
Laboratory Manager/Corrections
Paul Huemann holds the role of Laboratory Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,206.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Crystal Francis holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,188.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Crystal Settles works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Crystal earned $42,174 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Julie Botts holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,174.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Kyle Kempker works as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) for Corrections. Kyle earned $42,172 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Samuel Ewbank serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,169.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Allman works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Thomas earned $42,159 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Ashley Eravi serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,144.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Cheyenne Chastain holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,143.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
John Huber holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,132.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Aaron Markley serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,126.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Shad Shultz is a Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,122.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cheryl Davis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,116.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Stefanie Patti is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,108.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Sara Maxey holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,105.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Rhonda Muenks works as a Special Assistant Technician for Corrections. Rhonda earned $42,104 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Wattenbarger holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,102.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Brenda Carignan is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,101.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Christina Helmig works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Christina earned $42,099 in 2023.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Roberts serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,097.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Michael Keller holds the role of Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,091.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Aaron Brown serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,085.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kathleen Baudino holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,084.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Samantha Miller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $42,083.
Education Program Manager/Corrections
Christy Shelton holds the role of Education Program Manager at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,081.
Educator/Corrections
Kelly Boze works as a Educator for Corrections. Kelly earned $42,075 in 2025.