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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Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Victor Adcock holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,694.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Rebecca Woods is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,693.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Wendy Wyatt holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,689.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Hasty serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,686.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michelle Brooks holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,685.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Douglas Cummins holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,684.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Schnell works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Thomas earned $5,681 in 2024.
Accounts Assistant/Corrections
Melissa Dydell works as a Accounts Assistant for Corrections. Melissa earned $5,681 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, David Hawanchak serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,680.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Trenton Dunn serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,679.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Helton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,679.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Virginia Stafford serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,678.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Hall serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,674.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Young holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,670.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Joanna Fraser serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,670.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Elliot holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,669.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Timothy Brammer works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Timothy earned $5,669 in 2025.
Transport Driver/Corrections
David Crosthwait is a Transport Driver at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $5,669.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Lara Cassaday serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,667.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Drake Detienne holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,663.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jennifer Herring works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jennifer earned $5,663 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Devon Johnson works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Devon earned $5,662 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Charles Burtman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,651.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Destin Drake serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,650.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Briana Kerns holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,649.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aunsha Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,641.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Richard Cruz Jimenez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Catlynn Abbey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Fitzgerald holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lucas Jones is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Robertson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Asontte Smith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Zashaud Strickland serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Tara Colman serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Seth Durham works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Seth earned $5,639 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jenna Scott serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Derek Tetrick serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler White holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Samantha Kelsey is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $5,639.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rebecca Rhoads is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,636.