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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Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Joy Main is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,368.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Katherine Bailey works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Katherine earned $40,367 in 2024.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Eric Truman works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Corrections. Eric earned $40,365 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Melinda Wilson serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,347.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Spencer Raymond is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,346.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Samantha Shewell works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Samantha earned $40,344 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Brandy Huskey is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,337.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Mcghay works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jason earned $40,334 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Christy Traver works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Christy earned $40,331 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jarrod Anselmo works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jarrod earned $40,329 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Juanita Bransford is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,329.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Linda Hughes works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Linda earned $40,329 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Bobby Rogers is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $40,320.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Katherine Perkins holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,303.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Sarah Eldredge holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,302.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Tracy Hughes is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,297.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Misty Perkins holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,291.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Tammy Hawkins holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,289.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Sean Flynn works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Corrections. Sean earned $40,289 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jeannie Salcedo holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,283.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Brenda Crews holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,283.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Abigail Ellis is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,280.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jackie Barber serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,278.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tommy Cain is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,276.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Nadine Phillips works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Nadine earned $40,263 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Smallwood serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,259.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Carolyn Friedmeyer is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,246.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Shawn Weber works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Shawn earned $40,231 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Christopher White is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,220.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brandon Townsend holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,216.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Savannah Neel works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Savannah earned $40,211 in 2025.
Payroll for Steven Riddell (Correctional Officer, Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $40,211 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Courtland Ross is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,208.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Fred Owase works as a Correctional Industries Supervisor for Corrections. Fred earned $40,205 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Faith Reinier holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,193.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tom Butler is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $40,188.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Jaylien Grimes works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Jaylien earned $40,188 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
At Corrections, Jordan Edwards serves as a Correctional Officer within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,177. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Javier Cabrales Montoya serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,157.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Colin Hibdon works as a Laundry Manager for Corrections. Colin earned $40,151 in 2024.