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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brennon Wilkerson works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Brennon earned $1,971 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Tammie Christopher holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,971.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Allison Bradley is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,971.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Samuel Deitz works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Samuel earned $1,967 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bobbie Pippin works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bobbie earned $1,965 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rodell Goodwin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,964.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jared Booth works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jared earned $1,962 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Shaul holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,960.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Garrett Workman serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,959.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Daniel Fraley holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,955.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Cassidy Corbin works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Cassidy earned $1,954 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Richard Miller works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Richard earned $1,952 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Clifford works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Justin earned $1,950 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Vani Inestroza holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,946.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christian Gudmundson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,944.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Peeper works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Thomas earned $1,943 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Kiana Needy holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,943.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alexander Bartlett serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,942.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Rhonda Gulley is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,942.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Raphael Padilla is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,938.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Heather Price is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,938.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jacob Guenther is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,937.
Cook/Corrections
At Corrections, Steven Bailey serves as a Cook. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,933.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Jordan Spicer works as a Human Resources Assistant for Corrections. Jordan earned $1,928 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Sharon Newland works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Sharon earned $1,921 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Summer Guithues works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Summer earned $1,920 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Mitchel Christy works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Mitchel earned $1,919 in 2023.
Special Assistant Paraprofessional/Corrections
Amber Cook works as a Special Assistant Paraprofessional for Corrections. Amber earned $1,919 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Edward Zupetz works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Edward earned $1,918 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Phillip Dobbs is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $1,918.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tonia Smith serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,917.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Alcorn works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Justin earned $1,917 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Erica Mcginley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,916.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Dorothy Fowler serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,916.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, John Lamarche serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,915.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Clayton Wells holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,914.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Katie Neeley works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Katie earned $1,913 in 2024.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Heather Taylor works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Heather earned $1,913 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Patience Praiswater is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $1,912.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Tasha Kupihea is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $1,912.