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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Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Henry Francis works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Corrections. Henry earned $41,116 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Patrick Dorney works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Patrick earned $41,113 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Dewayne Slinkard is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $41,111.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Richard Huffman works as a Correctional Program Worker for Corrections. Richard earned $41,110 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Tracy Menaugh works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Tracy earned $41,109 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christina Long is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $41,107.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, Philip Bower serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,106.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mason Chadwick holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,102.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Vicki Stevens is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $41,090.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Leigh Havard works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Leigh earned $41,074 in 2025.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Tammy Colburn holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,073.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
India Wammack works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. India earned $41,071 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Kieffer serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,062.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Christopher Mcnail holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,056.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bradley Griffith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,050.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
At Corrections, Paul Roberts serves as a P&P District Administrator. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,050.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacques Lemassi Lemassi serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,049.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Walter Johnson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Walter earned $41,047 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Nancy Christopher works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Nancy earned $41,044 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Toni Hixon is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $41,044.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Janean Atkinson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,011.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Robert Connelly works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Robert earned $41,010 in 2024.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Clay Stanton holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,007.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Barbara Sperry works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Barbara earned $40,997 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Carman Turner works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Carman earned $40,994 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devon Murray is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,992.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Johnathon Pierce holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,968.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tanya Probst holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,957.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Wendy Huske serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,944.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kristy Schmitz is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $40,933.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dennis Hudlemeyer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,928.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacob Butler serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,926.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jedediah Goerke holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,924.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Tabitha Fitzpatrick works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Tabitha earned $40,922 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joyce Gutches is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $40,921.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tamira Marriott holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,909.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Angela Tjelmeland is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,909.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Tate works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Robert earned $40,907 in 2023.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeremy Kennedy serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,902.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Therese Robinson serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,895.