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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Automotive Service Supervisor/Corrections
Eric French holds the role of Automotive Service Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,895.
Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Corrections
Christina Kuttenkuler holds the role of Agency Budget Senior Analyst at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,894.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Eddis Jackson holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,889.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Chad Helming serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,886.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Justin Davison is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $41,879.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Kimberly Ivy holds the role of Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,879.
Specialized Trades Assistant/Corrections
Melvin Perkins works as a Specialized Trades Assistant for Corrections. Melvin earned $41,879 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Abigail Bates is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $41,871.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Haden Crellin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,869.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelsea Hoover serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,867.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Angel Atchison holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,864.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Becker works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacob earned $41,859 in 2025.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Brett Kirtlink works as a Correctional Program Lead for Corrections. Brett earned $41,858 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Richard Rose works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Richard earned $41,852 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Tracy Buswell works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Tracy earned $41,851 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kathy Connell serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,851.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Joanna Dennis works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Joanna earned $41,851 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Sherri Graham works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Sherri earned $41,851 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Shona Howard is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $41,851.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Shana Spear serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,851.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lois Bell works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Lois earned $41,851 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Sharon Hawkins serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,851.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Nora Ward holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,850.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Cadence Campbell serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,839.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alfonso Guzman serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,833.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Margaret Zarifis works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Margaret earned $41,832 in 2025.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Marshall Owen holds the role of Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,819.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Timothy Lynn holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,813.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Robert Ward is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $41,813.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Stacy Scheidt serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,809.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Jordan serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,807.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Frances Geoffroy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,805.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Herman Richardson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,805.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Smyser is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $41,796.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lauren Clardy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lauren earned $41,793 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Timothy Bennett holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,785.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Jennifer Shankle works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Jennifer earned $41,779 in 2023.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Gisela Hapgood is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $41,778.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Erin Sumner works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Erin earned $41,776 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hayden Gassner works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Hayden earned $41,768 in 2025.