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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Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Wheeler is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,227.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Larry White works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Larry earned $57,224 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Luis Pacheco Barahona is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,215.
Specialized Trades Manager/Corrections
Jeremy Lynn is a Specialized Trades Manager at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,214.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Bryan Preston is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,214.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Hill is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,211.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Lacy Quattrocchi works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Corrections. Lacy earned $57,202 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Lisa Abbott serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,199.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Kathryn Clifford is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,196.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Vicki Hildebrand works as a Correctional Program Supervisor for Corrections. Vicki earned $57,187 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Patrick Smothers is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,185.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Virginia Groce serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,183.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kurt Zubeck works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kurt earned $57,182 in 2025.
Human Resources Specialist/Corrections
Ginger Cordes is a Human Resources Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,177.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jevon Love works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Jevon earned $57,175 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Gabriel Sams holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,175.
Human Resources Generalist/Corrections
Joseph Ward works as a Human Resources Generalist for Corrections. Joseph earned $57,173 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Johnny Erbschloe holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,168.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Derek Barker is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,166.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Nickolas Todaro works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Nickolas earned $57,161 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Kyle Brown works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Corrections. Kyle earned $57,153 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Elizabeth Mayer holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,146.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Laura Sanning holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,144.
Social Services Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Baskett serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,141.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
D. Berten is a Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,141.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Scott Hendrickson serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,141.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Calhoun works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Matthew earned $57,122 in 2025.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Richard Lamb is a Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,122.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Chad Gardner works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Chad earned $57,121 in 2025.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Matthew Todd is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,121.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Laura Birmingham serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,108.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dalton Griffin is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,104.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Ashton Christopher works as a Correctional Program Supervisor for Corrections. Ashton earned $57,104 in 2025.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Jared Satterfield works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Jared earned $57,102 in 2025.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Hollie Vandergriff holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,102.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeremy Robinson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,099.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zachary Hayden is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,099.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Vogt is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $57,096.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Hayden works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Joshua earned $57,093 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Richard Bashor holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,089.