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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 101
Special Assistant Technician/Corrections
Erin Brenneke works as a Special Assistant Technician for Corrections. Erin earned $51,745 in 2025.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Matthew Jessmer is a Probation & Parole Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,741.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joseph Gilbertson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,738.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
Chad Cook is a Human Resources Assistant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,737.
Payroll for Joseph Williams (Correctional Officer, Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $51,735 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Keith Crosby serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,735.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kelly Watters works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kelly earned $51,734 in 2024.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
At Corrections, Russell Becker serves as a Correctional Program Lead. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,733.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cheyenne Jennings is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,730.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Derek Mcferrin serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,726.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Sharon Schrum serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,725.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Lionors Silkett serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,724.
Automotive Service Supervisor/Corrections
Robert Pope is a Automotive Service Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,721.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jacob Nowack is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,721.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Craig Nelson holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,719.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
At Corrections, Caleb Harmon serves as a Vocational Education Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,718.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Susan Price serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,717.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Steven Morris holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,714.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Michelle Pratte works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Michelle earned $51,714 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Becky Chapman is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,713.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
William Foley holds the role of Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,705.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Celace Nelson serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,703.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lucas Roles holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,700.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Cody Sanders serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,700.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
Paula James works as a Stores/Warehouse Supervisor for Corrections. Paula earned $51,697 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Luis Perez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,694.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Corrections
Susan Clark holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,688.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brian Wickins holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,685.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Thomas Green is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,683.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Joshua Fletcher holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,679.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jamie Nolan holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,674.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Justin Phillips holds the role of P&P District Administrator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,674.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Justin Owens holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,670.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Corrections
At Corrections, Chuck Ness serves as a Non-Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,665.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Lloyd Myers is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,664.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cody Landrum holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,660.
Education Program Manager/Corrections
At Corrections, Martin Montgomery serves as a Education Program Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,658.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Padgett works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $51,658 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Holster holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,649.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Curry is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $51,645.