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 5
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Dalton Larue holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,377.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Thomas Wagner serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,262.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Joseph Broskey is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $96,225.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Virginia Cannon serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,224.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Watkins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $95,995.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Bess serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,986.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Roy Goldsmith serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,789.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Esther Ajiboye holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,619.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
At Corrections, Amy Kitchens serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,565.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Ken Naylor is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $95,369.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ruth Williams works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Ruth earned $95,311 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jane Hughes serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,274.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Heather Trusty serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,257.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
Heather Cofer holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 3) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,195.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jason Jones works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jason earned $95,132 in 2025.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, Gabriel Porter serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,893.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Allen Brown holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,842.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jose' Ramirez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $94,589.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robin Ebert is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $94,546.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
At Corrections, Jason Mckenzie serves as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,520.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Christina Morrison holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,516.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
At Corrections, Patricia Wickey serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 3). Their 2025 pay totaled $94,480.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
Clay Stanton holds the role of Correctional Administrator (Level 3) at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,480.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenneth Mcbee serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 3). Their 2025 pay totaled $94,480.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Keaton Decouto works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Keaton earned $94,401 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Corey Pearson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,129.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
James Bezner holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,090.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Payne works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $94,086 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Coy Sitze holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,006.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Boren holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,002.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Jessica Robertson is a Special Assistant Professional at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $93,982.
Human Resources Manager/Corrections
Mary Beckwith holds the role of Human Resources Manager at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,976.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Ash Heath holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,935.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jessica Fraser is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $93,843.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Tory Pickett serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,822.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Nelda Kroll works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Nelda earned $93,820 in 2025.
Correctional Administrator (Level 3)/Corrections
Angela Mesmer is a Correctional Administrator (Level 3) at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $93,717.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Jason Shaeffer works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Jason earned $93,658 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Kini Ebong is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $93,573.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Michael Hughes serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,558.