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% |
Compare
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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Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Kevin Huff works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Corrections. Kevin earned $6,661 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Heather Townsend serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,658.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Crowder is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $6,658.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Clint Meier serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,653.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Zoe Hill is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $6,652.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Kimberly Rose is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,652.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rickey Gore is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $6,650.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Donna Rick holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,650.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andres Meraz is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,649.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Raven Oldham works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Raven earned $6,645 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Katherine Engel serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,645.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Talisa Cox is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,644.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Venisha Stultz is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,644.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Makayla Clancy works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Makayla earned $6,644 in 2024.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Weston Phelps serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,642.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Joshua Mccormack holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,642.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Adrienne Warren is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,640.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Morgan Gidney works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Morgan earned $6,638 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Nicole Vincent is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $6,638.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Craig Glatczak serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,636.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Vincent Schutz holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,633.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gerwin Garrett serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,633.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elmer Wilson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $6,631.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jennifer Huskey holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,629.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Aaron Gause serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,628.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jordan Wilson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,620.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kallista Stewart holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,619.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Stephen Vasques serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,619.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Rebecca Kaufer holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,618.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Hillman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $6,617.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Montell Hord is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,612.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kyle Reynolds is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $6,611.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Pepin is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,610.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyrol Amandus works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tyrol earned $6,608 in 2024.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Hailie Smith works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Hailie earned $6,608 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Daniel Davidson serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,608.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
Janelle Wetherell holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,607.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Taylor Bell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Taylor earned $6,601 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sydney Cantrell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sydney earned $6,600 in 2023.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tracy Phillips serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,599.