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Corrections

Source file: Missouri Accountability Portal — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Employees
13,813
Median total
$37,946
Highest record
$189,788

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$2,024$88,442+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$35,867 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,794
$13,251
$37,946
$52,324
$65,027

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 114

John Riead

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,310
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,310
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,310

John Riead holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,310.

Jeffery Chick

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$50,309
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,309
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,309

Jeffery Chick works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jeffery earned $50,309 in 2024.

Daniel Brady

Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,308
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,308
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,308

Daniel Brady works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Daniel earned $50,308 in 2025.

Rodney Pirtle

Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,308
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,308
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,308

Rodney Pirtle holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,308.

Megan Phifer

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,307
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,307

Megan Phifer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Megan earned $50,307 in 2025.

Donald Lindsey

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,305
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,305
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,305

Donald Lindsey is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,305.

Bryan Shoemaker

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,301
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,301

Bryan Shoemaker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,301.

Jason Wiorek

Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,298
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,298

At Corrections, Jason Wiorek serves as a Correctional Ind Sales & Mrktng Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,298.

Antaiwn Mcdonald

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,294
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,294
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,294

Antaiwn Mcdonald holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,294.

Seth Stephenson

Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,294
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,294
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,294

Seth Stephenson works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Seth earned $50,294 in 2025.

Melinda Pettijohn

Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,293
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,293
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,293

At Corrections, Melinda Pettijohn serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,293.

Shawn Brent

Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,293
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,293
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,293

At Corrections, Shawn Brent serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,293.

Nicole Warden

Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections

2023 total comp
$50,292
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,292
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,292

Nicole Warden holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,292.

Benjamin Dement

Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,290
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,290

Benjamin Dement works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Benjamin earned $50,290 in 2025.

Cheryl Eichholz

Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,289
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,289

At Corrections, Cheryl Eichholz serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,289.

George Durrow

Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,288
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,288
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,288

George Durrow holds the role of Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,288.

Adrienne Clark

Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,286
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,286
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,286

Adrienne Clark is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,286.

Sharon Ragsdale

Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,283
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,283
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,283

Sharon Ragsdale is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,283.

Sheila Summers

Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,282
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,282

At Corrections, Sheila Summers serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,282.

Timothy Parker

Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,281
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,281
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,281

Timothy Parker works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Timothy earned $50,281 in 2025.

James Biggs

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections

2024 total comp
$50,272
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,272
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,272

James Biggs holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,272.

Timothy Metcalf

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,271
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,271
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,271

At Corrections, Timothy Metcalf serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,271.

Ariana Castillo Garcia

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$50,269
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,269
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,269

Ariana Castillo Garcia works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ariana earned $50,269 in 2023.

Roger Thompson

Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,269
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,269
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,269

At Corrections, Roger Thompson serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,269.

Benjamin Sutton

Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,268
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,268
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,268

At Corrections, Benjamin Sutton serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,268.

Patience Praiswater

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,266
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,266
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,266

Patience Praiswater works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Patience earned $50,266 in 2025.

Russell Trehal

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2023 total comp
$50,252
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,252
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,252

Russell Trehal is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $50,252.

Dylan Spinney

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,251
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,251

Dylan Spinney holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,251.

Murtaza Ahmadi

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,250
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,250

Murtaza Ahmadi works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Murtaza earned $50,250 in 2025.

Michael Mendenhall

Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,249
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,249
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,249

Michael Mendenhall is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,249.

Joshua Blankenship

Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,247
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,247
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,247

Joshua Blankenship holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,247.

Tamika Mcclain

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,246
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,246
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,246

At Corrections, Tamika Mcclain serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,246.

Tyler Pries

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2024 total comp
$50,244
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,244

At Corrections, Tyler Pries serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,244.

Joshua Young

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,244
Sub-department
LAWRENCE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,244
Union / bargaining unit
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county
LAWRENCE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$3,600
Rutan Exempt
No

Joshua Young is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $50,244. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Cuahutemoc Garnica

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,237
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,237
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,237

Cuahutemoc Garnica holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,237.

Dean Johnson

Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,235
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,235

Dean Johnson is a Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,235.

Kyle Ebrecht

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,235
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,235

Kyle Ebrecht holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,235.

Tyler Halvin

Safety Inspector/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,234
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,234

Tyler Halvin is a Safety Inspector at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,234.

Brenda Frakes

Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,232
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,232

Brenda Frakes is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $50,232.

Douglas Freemyer

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$50,227
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,227
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,227

Douglas Freemyer works as a Educator for Corrections. Douglas earned $50,227 in 2025.