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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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Lora Schultz holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,851.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kayon Thomas serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,850.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andre Johnson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,850.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jack Pate is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,837.
Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Corrections
Kimberly Hart is a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $7,836.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anna Hollingsworth holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,831.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Melissa Gibson works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Melissa earned $7,828 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kylar Monds works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kylar earned $7,826 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Hodges is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $7,823.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mary Jones is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $7,823.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Brandon Rolens works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Brandon earned $7,820 in 2024.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Ryan Hillis serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,813.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Whobrey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,805.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Lara Taylor is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $7,802.
Typist/Corrections
Makkia Bannister holds the role of Typist at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,801.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Renee Wombles is a Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $7,800.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Anita Hearn works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Anita earned $7,797 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Logan Stevenson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,794.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jonas Goldsand is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,794.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Victoria Walker serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,791.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Mills is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $7,791.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Kelly Thurman holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,787.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Cynthia Clements works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Cynthia earned $7,784 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Parks serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,784.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Austin Raymond serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,783.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Henry holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,782.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Casey Jones is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $7,782.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Jack Estep works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Jack earned $7,777 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Paul Paletta serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,777.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Stacey Hutchinson is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $7,773.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Sandra Webel holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,768.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Johnny Gonzalez holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,768.
Addiction Counselor Manager/Corrections
John Colligan holds the role of Addiction Counselor Manager at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,762.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Allie Miller is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $7,762.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Lawrence serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,759.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Judith Flowers is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,757.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Connor Murphy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Connor earned $7,756 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Landon Trout holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,756.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacob Parker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,756.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Epperly serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,753.