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 Officer/Corrections
Eva Horstman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,526.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Matthew Sydnor holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,520.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Richard Winegardner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,515.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jeffrey Anderson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,512.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Andre Turner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,506.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Ashley Lucero is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,503.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Catherine Rackers serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,502.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Melissa Allen is a Food Service Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $7,502.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Raven Paulo works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Raven earned $7,500 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Catherine Dorrell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,500.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Kevin Stone holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,498.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cyrena Berry works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cyrena earned $7,495 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Chrystal Quam works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Chrystal earned $7,494 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Norman Counts holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,492.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Moses Carbin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,490.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Dorotheia Hunter serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,488.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Ellen Savage holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,486.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Corrections
Shauna Ice holds the role of Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,482.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
William Barlow works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. William earned $7,482 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Robert Lilley is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $7,477.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jessica Mitchell works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Jessica earned $7,475 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kanora Ross works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kanora earned $7,468 in 2025.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
Megan Allan is a Non-Commissioned Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,464.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Jennifer Case works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Jennifer earned $7,464 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
David Shaw works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. David earned $7,461 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sean Martin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,461.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Katherine Wheeler holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,460.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jeffery Pilgram holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,457.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Gary Carr works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Gary earned $7,453 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Briar Brooks works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Briar earned $7,451 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Frank Guenther works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Frank earned $7,451 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Sarah Evers serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,450.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jason Sorrell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $7,449.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Diane Jordan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,449.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Nathaniel Martin is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $7,449.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Matthew Wiegand works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Matthew earned $7,446 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Fisher Russell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Fisher earned $7,445 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dustin Walters holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,444.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Daniel Brady holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,442.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Shelby Wilson serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,438.