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 Assistant/Corrections
Edward Holtmeyer holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,423.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lisa Hudson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lisa earned $57,417 in 2025.
Human Resources Generalist/Corrections
Jacob Spillars works as a Human Resources Generalist for Corrections. Jacob earned $57,416 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Thomas Vallejo holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,415.
Food Service Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Sherry Oldham serves as a Food Service Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,411.
Education Specialist/Corrections
Michelle Crader is a Education Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,406.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Botts serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,390.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Derrick Cheney is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,390.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tina Engberg works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tina earned $57,384 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Renee Willis works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Renee earned $57,380 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathan Kilroy holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,380.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Dews serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,376.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dustyn Talbot is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,374.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Eric Anderson is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,373.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Aaron York is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,373.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Carlisha Miner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,354.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brit Wilson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brit earned $57,354 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Amy Allison serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,353.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Alejandro Guillen serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,349.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Christopher Skaggs is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,343.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sheldon Noble serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,342.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Jason Bell is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,340.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Roberta George is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,336.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Dalton Larue is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $57,324.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Palenik works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tyler earned $57,312 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Richard Robinson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $57,305. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shammara Etzler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Shammara earned $57,304 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Danny Clark is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,290.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Rodney Lunsford holds the role of Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,284.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Johnathan Baldwin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,270.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tayler Immel serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,264.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Henry Weatherby works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Henry earned $57,255 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Terry Luebbert serves as a Specialized Trades Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,255.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Black serves as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,252.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Melissa Willock is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,252.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Elizabeth Shore serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,252.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Alexander Fairchild is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $57,246.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dustin Hargis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,242.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cheryl Henry serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,240.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Brandon Kearns serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,233.