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
Lillyana Pratt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,937.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dustin Riedesel holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,937.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Joseph Myscofski is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,935.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Waller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,932.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Wilson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,932.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lester Findorff works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Lester earned $4,927 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Isabel Patton is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,927.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Brandy Bradt works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Brandy earned $4,926 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Merissa Hale serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,920.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Patrick Parle serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,915.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
April Taylor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,915.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Mayanna Weed serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,907.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Brakefield holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,907.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Green holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,902.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Wojnar serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,901.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sophia Ratcliff serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,901.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Rick Frese holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,900.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Toni Willis is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,898.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Wadlow holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,898.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Corey Cawvey holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,893.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jared Peyman works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jared earned $4,891 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Tonia Maxey works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Tonia earned $4,891 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Edward Ross serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,883.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Scott Watson serves as a Educator. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,880.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kinzie Hunn holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,879.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Childers holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,875.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Javan Gray works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Javan earned $4,872 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Scott Ray works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Scott earned $4,866 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Bethany Sheffield is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $4,865.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tonya Lynn serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,865.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Donald House holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,860.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brett Kelley works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brett earned $4,860 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mellody Pryor is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,858.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Thomas Knoeppel works as a Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor for Corrections. Thomas earned $4,853 in 2024.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Karen Meyer is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,853.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nicholas Slater serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,851.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Amelia Wilson is a Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $4,849.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Keeli Phelan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,846.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jessica Pierce is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $4,845.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Cody Skaggs holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,842.