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% |
Compare
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
At Corrections, Ashley Niffen serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,496.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Montalbano holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,495.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ezmarella Dunn-Gamblin works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ezmarella earned $4,493 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bradley Harris is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $4,493.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Sandra Boylan holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,490.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Matthew Mccaffrey works as a P&P District Administrator for Corrections. Matthew earned $4,489 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Heather Russell serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,487.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Teddy Thomure works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Teddy earned $4,484 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Purdy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,484.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Joseph Saint is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $4,482.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Merriman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,481.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Isaac Chelelgo serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,476.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lane Hulsey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,475.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ryleigh Anderson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,470.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Colton Merritt works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Colton earned $4,470 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elijah Spears works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Elijah earned $4,466 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Neumann holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,465.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Rector is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,463.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Gregory Topolski works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Gregory earned $4,462 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Timothy Sipes serves as a Specialized Trades Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,459.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Star Smith serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,458.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Austin Donze holds the role of Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,458.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Ebert works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joseph earned $4,457 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Lewis works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. John earned $4,457 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
James Brewer holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,456.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Lacee Vester serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,456.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sharon Roddy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,453.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Trekwan Wilson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,448.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, David Creed serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,446.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Pimental serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,445.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Mary Linnear holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,442.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sue Baldwin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,438.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rory Brown is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,436.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Talley Moore is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $4,436.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Nicole Anthony is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $4,436.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Chad Cummings works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Chad earned $4,436 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin James is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,431.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
David Weddle is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,431.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremy Gettemy is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $4,425.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachariah Marler holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,423.