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 79
Correctional Administrator (Level 1)/Corrections
Phillip Anderson works as a Correctional Administrator (Level 1) for Corrections. Phillip earned $54,999 in 2023.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jayshaun Nelson holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,995.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Houchins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,992.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Clifford Smith serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,984.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Craig Wheeler holds the role of Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,984.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kevin Anderson holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,980.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Susan Stoll holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,976.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
Wayne Hofstetter is a Stores/Warehouse Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,976.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Corrections
David Williamson works as a Stores/Warehouse Supervisor for Corrections. David earned $54,976 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Aneeka Gilbert is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,971.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Edward Endsley is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $54,958.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Noah Montgomery holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,948.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Charles Conrad works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Charles earned $54,945 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaden Wilson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,944.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Darrell Allen is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,941.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Ellen Stone is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,936.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Cheryl Haase holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,923.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Ariel Snyder serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,918.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Jeffrey Law works as a Correctional Program Supervisor for Corrections. Jeffrey earned $54,913 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Corrections
Barbara Finley works as a Administrative Support Professional for Corrections. Barbara earned $54,912 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sheila Kapp works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Sheila earned $54,912 in 2025.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Mark Lewis is a Senior Specialized Trades Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,909.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Zakk Keller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,905.
Automotive Service Supervisor/Corrections
David Achter works as a Automotive Service Supervisor for Corrections. David earned $54,900 in 2025.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenda Sewell serves as a Correctional Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,900.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kaden Rodriguez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,896.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lance Skaggs is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,888.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Paul Dittman serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,886.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melody Mendenhall is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,874.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Mykal Schneider holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,867.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Brian Brown is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,866.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Angela Dobbins is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $54,861.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tharron Warford holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,858.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Zachary Crothers holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,857.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Destiny Potts works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Destiny earned $54,856 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Conner Turner works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Conner earned $54,855 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robbie Smith is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $54,854.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Bone works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. James earned $54,846 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Nina Rowe holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,842.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jacquelyn King works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Jacquelyn earned $54,841 in 2025.