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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Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Daniel Hopkins works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Daniel earned $58,737 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kylie Baker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,729.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Tenna Ward holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,724.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Kissiar holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,720.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Emma Wyrick is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $58,718.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dalton Lamb holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,712.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kathleen Larson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $58,706.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Corrections
Charles Neel is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $58,706.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Blayne Swyers works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Blayne earned $58,705 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Shelby Johns works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Shelby earned $58,698 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cole Hughs is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $58,680.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karissa Sandfort is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $58,660.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Greggory Gilles-Van Patten holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,656.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Corrections
Dana Tolbert holds the role of Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,652.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nathaniel Cooley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $58,637.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Terry Wilson is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $58,634.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Jerami Hurst holds the role of Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,621.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Russell Houk serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,619.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Daniel Miller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $58,618.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Maverick Scott holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,587.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Destiny Potts works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Destiny earned $58,586 in 2023.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Shelia Pigmon serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,578.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
At Corrections, Mark Leonard serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2025 pay totaled $58,557.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brandon Boyer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $58,552.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Mertens serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,551.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Barlow serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,548.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Justin Golian works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Justin earned $58,538 in 2023.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, Johannes Christians serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,535.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Cody Webster serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,535.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Caleb Wardenburg holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,532.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nathaniel Wingfield holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,529.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nathan Meyer serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,515.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jeremiah Reger works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jeremiah earned $58,512 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Julia Allison serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,497.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sammie Winn holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,495.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Janet Rhoades serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,485.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Corben Owens works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Corben earned $58,475 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ricky Baslee holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,474.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kayla Dowell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kayla earned $58,470 in 2023.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Gordon White holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,467.