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
Hailey Helm holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,635.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sarah Davis works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sarah earned $5,634 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Nicole Crawford works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Nicole earned $5,634 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Stephanie Caresia serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,632.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Julia Agers works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Julia earned $5,631 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jasper Kennedy is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $5,627.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Stuart holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,627.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lashada Koepp works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Lashada earned $5,626 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brady Cook works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Brady earned $5,625 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Alexander Cauley holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,625.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Clinton Laws works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Clinton earned $5,623 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Bradley Light is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,620.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Paul Tollison is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $5,620.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rick Bauthues holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,617.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Oshawn Hernandez works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Oshawn earned $5,617 in 2025.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Nancylia Kimble serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,614.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Joseph Gramlich serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,612.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Aftab Ahmed works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Aftab earned $5,612 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathon Rosburg works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jonathon earned $5,608 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ace Pyatt works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ace earned $5,608 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kila Tart works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kila earned $5,604 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Sean Bonner serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,604.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tammy Brandes serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,599.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aaron Clark is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $5,598.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Zachary Mathews serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,598.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Javon Ross serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,598.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Jones works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Tyler earned $5,598 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Talan Jones holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,597.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
John Meadows holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,597.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Emma Morris serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,594.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Amber Wirtz works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Amber earned $5,593 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Paige Isbell serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,591.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Christian Means is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $5,591.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Patrick Reynolds serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,589.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Kristin Overturf is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $5,587.
Miscellaneous Technical/Corrections
Lorrie Grimes holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,586.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Justin Ripperger serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,579.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
At Corrections, Kelly Callahan serves as a Stores/Warehouse Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,577.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Leo Knighten holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,577.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cara Poe works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cara earned $5,575 in 2024.