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 Lieutenant/Corrections
Stephen Dreyer holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,203.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Amanda Blissett is a Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $66,200.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Eric Reidlinger serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,192.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Olivia Strickland is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,183.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Dylan Atkisson is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,176.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Littleton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,130.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Joshua Tiemann holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,115.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Payton Camirand holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,072.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alaska Wholey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,070.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Wanda Bloomer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Wanda earned $66,067 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Randy Neider serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,065.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Samuel Santiago is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,053.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
Doris Falkenrath is a Correctional Administrator (Level 3) at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $66,033.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
David Clark holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,029.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Young is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $66,026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Christopher Branham works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Christopher earned $66,016 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Marshall Wortmann holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,016.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Damion Gannan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,012.
Specialized Trades Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Eric Inlow serves as a Specialized Trades Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,995.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Charles Brown is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $65,976.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jaedon Ford works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jaedon earned $65,972 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Mark Wilkinson serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,964.
Correctional Industries Manager/Corrections
Larry Haslag is a Correctional Industries Manager at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $65,955.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Stephen Thompson holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,943.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Barbara Walker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,915.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mary Montgomery is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $65,913.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Northrup serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,898.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Jessica Poschel works as a Administrative Support Professional for Corrections. Jessica earned $65,886 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Sciortino holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,884.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Terry Engberg serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,880.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Davison serves as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,845.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Rose Appleby works as a Special Assistant Professional for Corrections. Rose earned $65,836 in 2025.