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 126
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Holly Taylor serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,106.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Kurt Weimer is a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,098.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Michelle Busken holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,088.
Library Manager/Corrections
Crystal Steward holds the role of Library Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,088.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Dylan Conner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,086.
Food Service Manager/Corrections
Kerry Strating works as a Food Service Manager for Corrections. Kerry earned $49,072 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Gregory Topolski serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,072.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Leevona Null is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,070.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Braden Poertner works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Braden earned $49,067 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kelsey Wheeler is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,066.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tanya Searcy holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,059.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Adams serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,055.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Angela Buschman works as a Correctional Program Lead for Corrections. Angela earned $49,054 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Crystal Walter is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,054.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
April Sullivan is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,051.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Cynthia Dotson holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,048.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elizabeth Mitchell-Wolf is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,042.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Carol Cunningham works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Carol earned $49,042 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Paiten Sackrey works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Paiten earned $49,041 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jessica Carter works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Jessica earned $49,037 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Natasha Flaugher works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Natasha earned $49,037 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Gary Flenthrope is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,037.
Safety Inspector/Corrections
At Corrections, Christopher Boots serves as a Safety Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,036.
Automotive Service Supervisor/Corrections
Halley Davis holds the role of Automotive Service Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,029.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
David Yuille holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Blane Baker is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,024.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Dawn Lipp works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Dawn earned $49,024 in 2024.
Educator/Corrections
Erin Graham is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,022.
Educator/Corrections
Amy Schwartz is a Educator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,022.
Educator/Corrections
Dixon Munday holds the role of Educator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,022.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Charles Cooksey serves as a Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,022.
Educator/Corrections
At Corrections, Ellen Littrell serves as a Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,022.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Kirstin Richards holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,017.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cori Holm works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Cori earned $49,014 in 2024.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
James Jackson works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. James earned $49,011 in 2024.
Accounts Supervisor/Corrections
Chasity Sheffield is a Accounts Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,010.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Lacey Mcnett serves as a Correctional Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,009.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jerad Wallace serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,009.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Devin Moore is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $49,005.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, James Rubino serves as a Probation and Parole Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,001.