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
Robert Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,598.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Stacie Adrian works as a Special Assistant Professional for Corrections. Stacie earned $6,598 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Ryan Landes holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,595.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Clifford Maples works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Clifford earned $6,595 in 2023.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Rachel Osman holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,594.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eric Portiner is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $6,593.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Christina Gove serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,585.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Jordan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,581.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Rebecca Kaufer works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Rebecca earned $6,578 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Donna Billings holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,575.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Darin Chitwood holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,574.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tracy Payne is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $6,572.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Michael Eberle works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Michael earned $6,571 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Byron Williams is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,570.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Quintin Brown is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,568.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Karen Brewer holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,565.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Jodi Welch holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,564.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Lindsey Miller is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,562.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathan Lucas holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,559.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sean Blake works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sean earned $6,558 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
George Schulte works as a Food Service Worker for Corrections. George earned $6,555 in 2024.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Gabriel Howald works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Gabriel earned $6,554 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Madison Marr holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,553.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Kristi Brink serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,552.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Julie Teague holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,552.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Lisa Atkinson is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $6,552.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Atkins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,549.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
David Zuccarini is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,549.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Emma Jones serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,547.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Gayla Gildehaus holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,546.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Micah Smith serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,542.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Adams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,541.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Crystal Greenlee works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Crystal earned $6,537 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sheri Schaefer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sheri earned $6,533 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Matthew Tweedy holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,532.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Justus is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $6,527.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Robin Howard holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,523.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Hasty works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Michael earned $6,520 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Christopher Noll is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,520.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
At Corrections, David Nieland serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,519.