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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Miscellaneous Professional/Corrections
Sophie Machen is a Miscellaneous Professional at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $6,001.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Randy Shelton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,999.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Tyler Quearry holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,998.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Destiny Hennigh serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,997.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Jamon Bartlett serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,994.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dennis Petro is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,992.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Shelley Gray is a Correctional Captain at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,992.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Clayton Ford holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,991.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Diego Figueroa serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,987.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Phoebe Traughber serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,985.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Steve Hunt serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,980.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ashley Fortner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,980.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaydon Ketcherside serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,979.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Erin Philbert serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,979.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kearstin Good works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kearstin earned $5,977 in 2023.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Alison Hoffman works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Corrections. Alison earned $5,974 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jody Lewis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,972.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Stephanie White works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Stephanie earned $5,972 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anika Taylor works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Anika earned $5,972 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Anthony Washington is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $5,969.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karley Theut holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,968.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicholas Koewing holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,967.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Angela Miller works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Corrections. Angela earned $5,966 in 2024.
Specialized Trades Assistant/Corrections
Thomas Portell holds the role of Specialized Trades Assistant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,965.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Chloe Doyle serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,965.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Kannikar Lumpkin works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Kannikar earned $5,964 in 2023.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Veronica Toohill is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $5,964.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Neleh Brillhart is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,961.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Makala Beard serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,961.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Whitney Walther serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,961.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karl Forberg works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Karl earned $5,960 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Hayden Eckstein holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,959.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
William Gerhardt is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,958.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cory Craft serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,958.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Carah Amrein works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Carah earned $5,957 in 2025.
Library Manager/Corrections
Elizabeth Bowles holds the role of Library Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,951.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Corrections
Loren Haller is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $5,949.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Shannon Clubbs works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Shannon earned $5,944 in 2024.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Joshua Smith is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,939.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adam Streeter is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,938.