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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Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Melinda Watson works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Melinda earned $2,373 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donald Mitchem is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $2,371.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Corrections
Michael Heckenbach works as a Maintenance/Grounds Manager for Corrections. Michael earned $2,370 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mary Singleton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,370.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Glen Leslie works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Glen earned $2,365 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Sierra Sample is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $2,363.
Educator/Corrections
David Jett is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $2,363.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bobbi Julius serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,363.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Wyatt Williams serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,360.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Raymond Holmes is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $2,359.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Ashley Wells holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,353.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Worley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,352.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Herbert Wampler serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,348.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Desiree Moyer serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,346.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Sinclair serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,344.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Kloe Braden works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Kloe earned $2,344 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Shively is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $2,344.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brennon Obrien serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,343.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Lisa Webb works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Lisa earned $2,341 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Amanda Thiara is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $2,339.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashley West holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,337.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Lane Eye holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,337.
Amy Brown appears in Corrections payroll as a Correctional Officer, with $2,334 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Quintyn Miller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $2,328.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Corrections
Paul Coleman is a Maintenance/Grounds Manager at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $2,328.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Gray serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,327.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Allen Thomas holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,326.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacob Beville serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,325.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Corrections
Michael Babcock is a Maintenance/Grounds Manager at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $2,324.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Terry Little works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Terry earned $2,318 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Corrections
Charles Surface holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,313.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alysha Bellamy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,311.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Olivier Poirier works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Olivier earned $2,310 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Logan Skaggs works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Logan earned $2,309 in 2024.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Kevin Mccrorey is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $2,308.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Brianna Starke is a Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $2,307.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Jeffrey Vogan is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $2,306.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Corrections
Steven Hamilton works as a Maintenance/Grounds Manager for Corrections. Steven earned $2,305 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jaxson Martin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $2,304.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marissa Hayward works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Marissa earned $2,301 in 2023.