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
Christopher Pfeiffer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $6,514.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacob Sultzer is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $6,513.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Varyk Espinales serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,513.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Rhonda Tarrants serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,513.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jessalynn Neufeld works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jessalynn earned $6,511 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Heidi Ames works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Heidi earned $6,510 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Britt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,507.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashley Mendonsa holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,504.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Patricia Dodson holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,500.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
David Hennessy is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,497.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Audrina Macias holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,494.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Blair Hughs serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,492.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Vanessa Livengood serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,492.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rylan Curtis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,491.
Addiction Counselor/Corrections
Franklin Hall works as a Addiction Counselor for Corrections. Franklin earned $6,490 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Heather Burgdorf holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,490.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cameron Borders works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cameron earned $6,489 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Devin Roberts serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,484.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nathan Peck holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,483.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tevan Durr holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,481.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jazmyn Green holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,481.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Loftin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,478.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
John Brewer works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. John earned $6,478 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Kaitlin Hagerman is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $6,478.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Eric Bradshaw is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,478.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Devin Flowers serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,473.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jasmine Regans holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,466.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Clayton Bloomfield is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $6,466.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Katelynn Zamora holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,460.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Crystal Dillon serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,458.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Shane Williams serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,457.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Edgar Smith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $6,456.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,456.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Mark Wilson works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Mark earned $6,454 in 2025.
Chaplain/Corrections
At Corrections, Wd Feese serves as a Chaplain. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,454.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ilijah Brooks serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,454.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brian Armstrong serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,454.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Tyler works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Justin earned $6,453 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Ronald Wood serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,453.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Elonda Sharp holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,450.