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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Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Elizabeth Roberts works as a Human Resources Assistant for Corrections. Elizabeth earned $40,136 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Sara Humphrey is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,136.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Javonte Garrett holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,107.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Maria Mcdade is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,100.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Shelby Marsh serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,095.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Vicki Hildebrand is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $40,088.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Andrew Evins works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Andrew earned $40,087 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Nathaniel Driver works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Nathaniel earned $40,083 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Crystal Vines serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,081.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Grace Thomas is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $40,069.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Kathy Nelson serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,051.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Cynthia Suntken holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,044.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Colten Young serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,032.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Talon Estenson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,032.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Clayton Aden is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $40,019.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Angela Duran works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Angela earned $40,018 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kristen Unsell works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Kristen earned $40,015 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Donna Thompson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,012.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Steven Brown holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,009.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Alexander holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,009.
Human Resources Generalist/Corrections
Erin Francis holds the role of Human Resources Generalist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,006.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mark Dowling works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Mark earned $39,998 in 2023.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Ashley Gittemeier holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,997.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Guichard Exavier serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,992.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Dotson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,981.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Deirdre Matthews works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Deirdre earned $39,980 in 2023.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Russell Wombles is a Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,976.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Wendy Wyatt serves as a Non-Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,971.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dylan Effan serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,964.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
James Immel is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $39,962.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Corrections
At Corrections, Allison West serves as a Special Assistant Office & Clerical. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,960.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Aadam Huskey serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,960.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hope Woods holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,956.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Lacy Kobbe works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Lacy earned $39,948 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Krista Goodrich holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,948.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Tammy Wallace holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,940.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Nzuva is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,935.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Irvin serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,934.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shayla Gibson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $39,927.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Nicholas Fostek serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,924.