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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Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elijah Brockman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,346.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Russell Crowder is a Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $3,345.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christian Magness works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christian earned $3,343 in 2024.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jacob Brewer holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,339.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Valerie Hobeck holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,338.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Todd Fannon holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,338.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Adam White serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,337.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Shawn Milka is a Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,336.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Tina Taylor serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,333.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Rainwater is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,333.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Lucy holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,333.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bobby Mcclain serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,329.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Heinen is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,327.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Christina Venable holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,327.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dominique Trejo is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $3,327.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jo Wagner holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,325.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Campbell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cody earned $3,319 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alexander Schell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Alexander earned $3,317 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Ferguson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $3,317.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeremiah Engle serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,317.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Darnall holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,317.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Kelsey Tipton works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Corrections. Kelsey earned $3,315 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
Anastasia Alexander works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Corrections. Anastasia earned $3,310 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nayla Craig works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nayla earned $3,310 in 2024.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Sharon Smith serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,309.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashley Withrow works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ashley earned $3,308 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melissa Volner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,303.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eva Narber is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $3,300.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dave Phillips works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Dave earned $3,297 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Logan works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Thomas earned $3,297 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Madison Swaim serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,295.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacqueline Lewis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,293.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
John Adair works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. John earned $3,292 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Mccrorey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,289.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Cynthia Halasz serves as a Non-Commissioned Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,283.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Epperly works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Matthew earned $3,283 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shanda Morris holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,281.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Rickie Vandergriff holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,278.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Deandre Fisk works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Deandre earned $3,278 in 2024.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Tyler Mccurter is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $3,277.