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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nancy Vancardo holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,316.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jacob Sipnefski works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jacob earned $51,311 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tara Derboven holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,310.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Mogenson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Elizabeth earned $51,308 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Rickey Garsee is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,304.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Carissa Thuston holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,298.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Deanna Berry holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,296.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Barinem Naadueba works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Barinem earned $51,294 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Bryant is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,292.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Kristi Blair serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,292.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brett Johnson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,291.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Melanie Boyer serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,286.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Justin Ratliff holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,284.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
John Raletz holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,284.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Cheryl Whitnell holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,284.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Beth Nelson is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,284.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Eduardo Flores works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Eduardo earned $51,284 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Hope Harris holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,284.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sherry Pickett serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,284.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Trina Yount serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,284.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jonathon Hewitt holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,284.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jennifer Tilson works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Jennifer earned $51,284 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Courtney Smith serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,284.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dominic Pinnell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,283.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Angela Bohnert works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Angela earned $51,280 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dakota Power is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,277.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dakota Martin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,275.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Billy Emmons works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Billy earned $51,273 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Blair works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Amber earned $51,273 in 2025.
Research/Data Analyst/Corrections
At Corrections, Sean Hardee serves as a Research/Data Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,271.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Jones serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,269.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Michelle Mccollum holds the role of Laundry Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,260.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lindsey Nitcher holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,249.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
James Meadows works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. James earned $51,247 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Pastan Gladden serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,244.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Darcie Bolin is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,242.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Jeremy Young works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Jacksonville Correctional Center. Jeremy earned $51,240 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Edward Whitfield serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,222.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kiari Garcia is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,219.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ela Valle is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $51,218.