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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Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Jennifer Kamp holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,780.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Ryan Tallman is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,778.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Concheast Ray serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,705.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Jeffrey Tallent works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $72,664 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Edgar serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,632.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
At Corrections, Kimberly Herring serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 3). Their 2024 pay totaled $72,626.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ronnie Dine holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,601.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Alan Kaiser is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,600.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Oscar Antonio Gonzalez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,582.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Quintell Byrd holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,572.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Tamara Bentler is a Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,488.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mark Blaylock holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,477.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Joshua Emery holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,470.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Zachary Deleal is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,424.
Payroll for Walter Lawson (Correctional Officer, Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $72,354 in 2025.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Corrections
At Corrections, Alison Woodruff serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,308.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Teed works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Christopher earned $72,210 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kit Delile works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kit earned $72,184 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jason Gette serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,175.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Denise Heembrock holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,154.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, Gary Detienne serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,153.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dale Shelton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,147.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Kathy Cowan Smith is a Special Assistant Official & Admstr at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $72,099.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Graves holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,098.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
At Corrections, Alan Butterworth serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2025 pay totaled $72,098.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
John Hooker holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 1) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,098.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Crystal Francis holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,098.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Tamara Dysart holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,098.
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Tracy Arends holds the role of Special Assistant Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,098.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
At Corrections, Nathan Arnold serves as a P&P District Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,098.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Shanyon Carter holds the role of P&P District Administrator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,098.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
James Fehrenbach is a P&P District Administrator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,098.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
William Fehrenbach is a P&P District Administrator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,098.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Barbie Hayes-Sterbenz holds the role of P&P District Administrator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,098.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
At Corrections, Melissa Kruse-Mckeown serves as a P&P District Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,098.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
At Corrections, Cicely Riley serves as a P&P District Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,098.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
At Corrections, Sharon Rios serves as a P&P District Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,098.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Scott Berkbigler is a Special Assistant Official & Admstr at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,098.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Kimberly Bresnahan is a Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $72,098.
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
At Corrections, Marvin Brannum serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1). Their 2025 pay totaled $72,098.