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
Michael Pinkava is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,452.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mark Freiheit serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,449.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Brandi Merideth holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,446.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Emily Harbaugh works as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr for Corrections. Emily earned $62,443 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adrian Evins works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Adrian earned $62,434 in 2023.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Kendra Cantrell is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,432.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Cynthia Halasz is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,420.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Renwick Rickmon works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Renwick earned $62,417 in 2025.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Douglas Jeffries is a Correctional Captain at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,407.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rodney Lawrence is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,392.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Tommy Bone works as a Correctional Industries Supervisor for Corrections. Tommy earned $62,389 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathon Leggins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,371.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Ryan Coffman is a Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $62,367.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Wassell serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,363.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bradley Routh works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bradley earned $62,362 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Heather Carpenter holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,352.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Cody Spease holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,320.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Carolyn Bonner serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,304.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Zachary Cadenbach works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Zachary earned $62,284 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Gonzalo Mascorro holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,281.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Lori Groff is a Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,280.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Rodriguez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,280.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
At Corrections, David Baker serves as a Correctional Officer within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,277. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Aaron Markley holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,261.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Jenna Sims works as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr for Corrections. Jenna earned $62,260 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Nicholas Buecker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,257.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Nancy Brenizer works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Nancy earned $62,255 in 2025.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Jasmine Yoder works as a Special Assistant Technician for Corrections. Jasmine earned $62,237 in 2025.
Human Resources Generalist/Corrections
Tonya Youngs works as a Human Resources Generalist for Corrections. Tonya earned $62,237 in 2025.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Kim Haynie is a Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,221.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
David Scruggs holds the role of Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,210.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Bridgette Foster serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,207.
Payroll for Kelli Patterson (Correctional Officer, Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $62,206 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kenneth Eddleman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,196.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Ronald Wirtz is a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $62,192.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Miller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,186.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Rachelle Wofford works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Rachelle earned $62,184 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Elmustafa Lagnaoui serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,172.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacob Mooney serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,172.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Stephanie Wilson works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Stephanie earned $62,162 in 2025.