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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Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hernesha Mister holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,955.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Pierce Roberts works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Pierce earned $3,952 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Messina holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,952.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Nance works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Austin earned $3,949 in 2024.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Wesley Chamberlain holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,949.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Sara Morton is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,947.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Pandora Richard holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,944.
Chaplain/Corrections
Timothy Powell is a Chaplain at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $3,944.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Brianna Simons holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,943.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Noah Cressel works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Noah earned $3,943 in 2024.
Cook/Corrections
Monroe Buck works as a Cook for Corrections. Monroe earned $3,942 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Hughes serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,942.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Dustin Holt works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Dustin earned $3,942 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Eric Johnston is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,942.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Arnold holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,940.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bradley Orton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $3,938.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brandon Stark serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,934.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Carney holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,931.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Hamlett works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $3,925 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Debra Lawson-Price serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,920.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Brian Schmutz is a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,920.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Nicole Weide works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Nicole earned $3,920 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Johnathon Jiordano is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,915.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Cheryl Jensen serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,912.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Mcelroy holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,912.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Gerst serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,910.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Nancy Handler holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,910.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Smart holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,907.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Clover holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,902.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Melvin Derboven works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Melvin earned $3,899 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Henderson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,899.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Philip Kemp holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,897.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Brian Smith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,896.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sierra Gammons works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sierra earned $3,893 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Melinda Jones serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,891.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Michelle Barnes is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $3,889.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alana Adkison serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,887.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Madison Angel serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,887.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Shawne Williams works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Shawne earned $3,886 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Wendy Gammel is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $3,886.