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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Human Resources Specialist/Corrections
Melanie Hinkle holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,583.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rosa Castillo-Mora works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Rosa earned $81,481 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Bryan Fouts is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $81,388.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Primo is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $81,374.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Sarah Augustine works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Sarah earned $81,347 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael German works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $81,313 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Darren Snellen holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,244.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Brower serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,217.
Board Member/Corrections
At Corrections, Jennifer Zamkus serves as a Board Member. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,207.
Accountant Supervisor/Corrections
Diane Wolfe is a Accountant Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $81,198.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Craig Beavers is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $81,172.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Michael Lawzano holds the role of Special Assistant Official & Admstr at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,168.
This Correctional Officer record at Corrections for Timothy Vaughn may represent several individuals, totaling $81,144 in 2025.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Karla Vollmer holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,105.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Corrections
Mollie Lillard holds the role of Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,031.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Casey Schambach works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Casey earned $81,028 in 2025.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Andrew Peacock works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Andrew earned $81,023 in 2025.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Albin Narvaez is a Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $81,017.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jessie Olds works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jessie earned $81,010 in 2025.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
David Vandergriff is a Correctional Administrator (Level 3) at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $81,004.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Brandon Lenney works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Brandon earned $80,960 in 2025.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Bryan Boesing is a Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $80,955.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Matthew Kimsey holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,955.
Specialized Trades Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Aaron Keck serves as a Specialized Trades Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,955.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Joseph Drake holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,934.