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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Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Rashata Cross is a Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $8,383.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Isaac Crenshaw is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $8,382.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Walter Anthony is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $8,382.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Lisa Burns serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,376.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Drew Wion works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Drew earned $8,375 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Sarah Merriett is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $8,373.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathan Meman works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jonathan earned $8,366 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Madison Sorbello works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Madison earned $8,366 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Connie Cannon works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Connie earned $8,365 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylann Pace is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $8,361.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Van Thang works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Van earned $8,354 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Glenda Futrell is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $8,346.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sheldon Coulter is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $8,345.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kaylee Carter works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kaylee earned $8,343 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joseph Blackwell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $8,336.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amanda Day works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Amanda earned $8,334 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tabitha Fitzpatrick holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,331.
Transport Driver/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenneth Zolman serves as a Transport Driver. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,328.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Lynn serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,327.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Jason Hall holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,322.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Danielle Schwartz holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,320.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Louie Breuklander serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,309.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Wilhemina Hall is a Accounts Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $8,307.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melissa Christy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Melissa earned $8,305 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Douglas Schouten is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $8,303.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Sharon Miller is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $8,295.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Vanderbol is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $8,292.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Chisholm is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $8,288.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Mary Gilbert works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Mary earned $8,287 in 2025.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Michael Shewmaker holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,282.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Rhonda Nash serves as a Educator. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,280.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Hannah Chavarria serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,278.
Senior Research/Data Analyst/Corrections
Lea Hardee is a Senior Research/Data Analyst at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $8,278.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Alyssa Skidmore holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,277.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Charles Weaver is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $8,274.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, April Croy serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,273.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaleb Taylor-Clark serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,272.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Tammy Wallace serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,266.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Karen Pruitt holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,266.
Safety Inspector/Corrections
Brian Stone is a Safety Inspector at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $8,261.