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 Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenneth Hovis serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,528.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jake Clayton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $56,527.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Carl Meyer holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,517.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Dereck Clarke holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,509.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Erin Lewis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,504.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Charles Sherrill is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $56,492.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Schroer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Timothy earned $56,489 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Darla Workman is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $56,474.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Legan serves as a Food Service Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,473.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Pearce holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,471.
Transport Driver/Corrections
Thomas Willenburg holds the role of Transport Driver at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,467.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
William Bresnahan holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,458.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Mindy Huddleston holds the role of Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,452.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashley Crump holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,450.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Haley Ames holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,443.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Cynthia Emmons holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,439.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Sandra Eberle is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $56,434.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Valley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,432.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Chad O'Callaghan holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,426.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Krogstad serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,426.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Walker Mccracken works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Walker earned $56,424 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashten Hayman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,423.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Rebecca Owenby holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,419.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Johnny Fisk serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,413.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Shelly Gladbach is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $56,408.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Joseph Gilmore is a Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $56,404.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Christopher Nolan works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Christopher earned $56,396 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Dreyer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $56,388 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christian Hudspeth holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,380.
Specialized Trades Manager/Corrections
Joe Coffelt holds the role of Specialized Trades Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,367.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Lucca Cagle works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Lucca earned $56,350 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joseph Hart serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,347.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Darren Parker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,346.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daylan Amos works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Daylan earned $56,341 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Heather Kindle works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Heather earned $56,331 in 2025.
Human Resources Generalist/Corrections
Jordan Shalla is a Human Resources Generalist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $56,327.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Decosta works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $56,323 in 2025.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Tequilla Coats holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,322.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Dwight Friedrich is a Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $56,309.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Roark works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brandon earned $56,309 in 2025.