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
Kathryn Miller holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,178.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adam Hicks is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $64,178.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Cynthia House works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Corrections. Cynthia earned $64,165 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Elijah Muzzey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,140.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
April Mayson works as a Special Assistant Technician for Corrections. April earned $64,138 in 2025.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Linda Reardon holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,127.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joe Martin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,124.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christina Austin works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christina earned $64,120 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gregory Tiscareno serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,100.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
William Carpenter is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $64,090.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Garlia Yeke holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,081.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Justin Moss holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,079.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Bittle serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,060.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Danny Schraft works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Danny earned $64,042 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Thomas Albertson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,026.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Edward Tagai works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Edward earned $64,026 in 2025.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Melanie Austin holds the role of Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,010.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Phipps holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,001.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Boyd works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Rebecca earned $63,998 in 2025.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Nathaniel Atkins is a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $63,997.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Gragg is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $63,993.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Talley serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,987.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Trowbridge works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tyler earned $63,967 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Archer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Robert earned $63,966 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alyssa Vaughn holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,960.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Williams is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $63,950.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyrell Amsden works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tyrell earned $63,948 in 2025.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Mark Stoehr is a Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $63,948.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Quinten Saunders works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Quinten earned $63,935 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Alysa Sutton holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,935.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Lindsey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,914.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Roger Hutchinson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,905.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cassandra Latham holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,871.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Wilson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,868.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Alexis Westermayer serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,853.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Terry Ince works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Terry earned $63,835 in 2024.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
Scott Weber holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 3) at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,835.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Arin Lewis is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $63,816.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mason Mayberry is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $63,808.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Douglas Childs works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Douglas earned $63,806 in 2025.