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
Teresa Sutherland holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,352.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Mazzella is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $60,348.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Janessa Sadler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Janessa earned $60,307 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kimberly Thompson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,289.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Vaccaro holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,279.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Kiatah Grady is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $60,265.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Drake Detienne holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,264.
Human Resources Generalist/Corrections
Donald Vrba holds the role of Human Resources Generalist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,261.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Carlton Groves is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $60,259.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, John Huber serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,252.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Tracy Roberts serves as a Correctional Industries Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,252.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Neil Aycock serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,237.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Haggard works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $60,232 in 2025.
Education Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Corrina Daniels-Grigg serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,229.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
James Wolfe works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. James earned $60,229 in 2025.
Special Assistant Paraprofessional/Corrections
At Corrections, Jenneca Foster serves as a Special Assistant Paraprofessional. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,229.
Education Program Manager/Corrections
Michelle Montgomery works as a Education Program Manager for Corrections. Michelle earned $60,223 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Qubiek Nicholson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,221.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Melissa Adams is a Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $60,217.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Herbert Akers is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $60,203.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Otis Eads is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $60,202.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Spencer Scrivner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,202.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Christian Scott serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,196.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
William Benson works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. William earned $60,195 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Acosta works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $60,195 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Kayla Arnold holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,177.
This Correctional Officer record at Corrections for David Reese may represent several individuals, totaling $60,174 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Stephen Derstine is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $60,174.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Doss works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brian earned $60,170 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brice Hylands is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $60,163.
Special Assistant Paraprofessional/Corrections
At Corrections, Kristen Eggen serves as a Special Assistant Paraprofessional. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,148.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Clyde Standiford works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Clyde earned $60,135 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Schuyler Jones works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Schuyler earned $60,129 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tammy Edwards is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $60,123.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shelby Mcgowan serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,121.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Boshko Ognenovski works as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) for Corrections. Boshko earned $60,098 in 2024.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Michael Boyd works as a Correctional Program Supervisor for Corrections. Michael earned $60,095 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Blake Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,091.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Amanda Drake serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,088.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrew Sutton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $60,082.