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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Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Paula James serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,403.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Corinne Moore works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Corinne earned $3,400 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Breanna Gaines holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,400.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Clifford Martin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,398.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Goodwin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,398.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Erick Heavin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,398.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Eli Short holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,394.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Falter works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Austin earned $3,392 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Kara Maksimuk holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,389.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sherry Banks works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sherry earned $3,389 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jennifer Rader works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Jennifer earned $3,388 in 2025.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Bonnie Herman works as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr for Corrections. Bonnie earned $3,388 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Colton Blay serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,386.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Walter Vines works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Walter earned $3,385 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Cody Trentelman works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Cody earned $3,383 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Kabriella Baldwin works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Kabriella earned $3,381 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Payton Claypole holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,381.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Moore works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $3,380 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shelby Ross serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,378.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Angela Patterson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,376.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Stephen Smith works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Stephen earned $3,376 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jakob Montgomery works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jakob earned $3,376 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shane Clark serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,375.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shaonte Woolfolk works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Shaonte earned $3,375 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Edward Jimenez works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Edward earned $3,371 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Richard Thomas works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Richard earned $3,368 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Lashai Noland serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,367.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Macie Jordan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,366.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Johnathan Woten serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,363.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Kayden Strand works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. Kayden earned $3,363 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Dustin Uding holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,363.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Curik works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brian earned $3,362 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Vicki Hildebrand works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Vicki earned $3,362 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Tryxie Moses is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,358.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Grams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,351.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Amanda Rhoades holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,349.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Victor Strong works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Victor earned $3,349 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Francis Rudasill is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $3,348.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kaitlyn Buckley works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kaitlyn earned $3,347 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tessa O'Connor serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,347.