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 Lieutenant/Corrections
Darren Cassaday holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,690.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Charity Trotter is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,673.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan Gosa works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jordan earned $66,664 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Scott Long serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,656.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Hartley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,644.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Wisitsak Phasomsap serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,629.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Grayson Louie works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Grayson earned $66,595 in 2025.
Program Coordinator/Corrections
Cari Driscoll holds the role of Program Coordinator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,546.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Donna King is a Special Assistant Official & Admstr at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $66,537.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Theresa Pona serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,535.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Christina Mezo serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,520.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Eric Portiner is a Correctional Captain at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,511.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeremy Yaw serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,506.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Corey Pribble serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,496.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Chelsey Stuart works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Chelsey earned $66,494 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Veronica Van Patten works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Veronica earned $66,484 in 2024.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Gary Mcgee holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,472.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Austin Carter works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. Austin earned $66,466 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeanne Whaley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,464.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Wallace holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,432.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Matthew Eskridge is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,422.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Vanessa Hopping works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Vanessa earned $66,422 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Patrick Martin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,418.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
At Corrections, Justin Thomas serves as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,412.
P&P Regional Administrator/Corrections
Donald Arias is a P&P Regional Administrator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,412.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jessica Wilson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jessica earned $66,407 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cody Mclemore serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,384.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathan Amos works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jonathan earned $66,372 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marcia Durlin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,365.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Sawyer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,318.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Travis Maples works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Travis earned $66,309 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cassandra Kieffer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,277.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Kyle Bagley is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,275.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Brawley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,263.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lisa Unger is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,261.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Joel Harms is a Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,248.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amanda Owens holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,246.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Timothy Belcher serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,226.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Sheldon Wren works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Sheldon earned $66,204 in 2025.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Arnold Bailey is a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,204.