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 92
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Brian Kolodziejski works as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Brian earned $52,807 in 2025.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, Marla Williams serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,797.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Coty Thomas holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,787.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Rebecca Alvey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,782.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kentlee Harmon is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $52,781.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Fadila Khalid holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,780.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Steven Hamilton works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Corrections. Steven earned $52,778 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Danielle Merlenbach is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $52,768.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Jerry Cain works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Jerry earned $52,768 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jennifer Dosiak works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Jennifer earned $52,763 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Amanda Dunwoodie works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Amanda earned $52,763 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Joshua Ruble is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $52,758.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
Paul Tessmer works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Corrections. Paul earned $52,758 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Kameron Rundles serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,754.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Micheal Whitson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $52,749.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Samuel Mcferron works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections. Samuel earned $52,742 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Jerry Walls works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Jerry earned $52,737 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Lisa Turner holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,719.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
At Corrections, Farrell Rooks serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,718.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Abdul Ahmadzai is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $52,714.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Craig Maxwell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $52,708.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Tammi Gittemeier holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,708.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Thomas Hootselle works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Thomas earned $52,708 in 2025.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Kevin Smith works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Kevin earned $52,708 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Owen Booth serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,700.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
At Corrections, Larry Glore serves as a Correctional Administrator (Level 2). Their 2024 pay totaled $52,695.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
Timothy Widner works as a Vocational Education Instructor for Corrections. Timothy earned $52,687 in 2025.
Food Service Supervisor/Corrections
Sara Morton works as a Food Service Supervisor for Corrections. Sara earned $52,686 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brett Rawson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,683.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brad Patterson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,683.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Sara Wallen is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $52,678.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Chrystal Lyons serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,674.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Nongrak Rigg serves as a Correctional Program Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,673.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
At Corrections, Joshua Sheets serves as a Staff Development Trainer. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,672.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Stacy Deaton works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Stacy earned $52,670 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Misty Helt serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,667.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
John Book holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,664.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Philicia Baker serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,662.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Cassandra Richards holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,659.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Jerry Hayden serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,655.