Tennessee / Children's Services

Agency file

Children's Services

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Children's Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 3,395 employees with median total compensation of $66,696; the highest distinct record was $250,358.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $236.1M
Employees: 3,395
Median total: $66,696
Highest record: $250,358

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$5,188$142,547+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,395 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,696) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $68,513 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,026 (1%)
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

$50,604

$55,233

$66,696

$77,077

$87,373

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,373 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,604. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Dcs Case Manager 2*

612 · $57,710

Dcs Case Manager 3

542 · $69,264

Dcs Program Specialist

388 · $69,444

Dcs Case Manager 4

371 · $80,280

Dcs Case Manager 1*

322 · $50,604

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

Page 1

Amber Woodlee

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,090

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $44,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,086
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,090
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,667
Employee ID: 585982

Amber Woodlee is a Administrative Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,090.

Shurman Ellis

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 713291

Shurman Ellis holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.

Deborah Allen

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 581998

Deborah Allen holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.

Mariah Allen

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719195

Mariah Allen is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Jelynne Baltimore

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 720504

Jelynne Baltimore is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Vincent Clay

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Andre

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 651363

At Children's Services, Vincent Clay serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Charles Conway

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: DeWayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 638337

Charles Conway is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Carol Danford

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dale

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 619368

At Children's Services, Carol Danford serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Edwin Dilworth

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719564

Edwin Dilworth works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Edwin earned $45,000 in 2026.

Jeree Harris-Smith

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shquanda

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 665931

Jeree Harris-Smith works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Jeree earned $45,000 in 2026.

Ivy Houston

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 706520

Ivy Houston holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.

Cortney Jones

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 713297

At Children's Services, Cortney Jones serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Destiny Jones

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719197

At Children's Services, Destiny Jones serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Elyzia Jones

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 715588

Elyzia Jones is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Lucy Mcneil

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719567

Lucy Mcneil is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Jesse Minor

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 720533

Jesse Minor works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $45,000 in 2026.

Tia Peoples

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rayniese

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 544728

Tia Peoples holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.

Shantenae Perry

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 562080

Shantenae Perry works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Shantenae earned $45,000 in 2026.

Jabria Price

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 531921

Jabria Price is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Airwrecka Rayner

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 715831

Airwrecka Rayner works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Airwrecka earned $45,000 in 2026.

Mya Sewell

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719199

Mya Sewell is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Webster Taylor

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Montrez

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 445108

Webster Taylor is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Atlantis Thomas

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: AntJuan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 703293

Atlantis Thomas works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Atlantis earned $45,000 in 2026.

Madison White

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 720416

Madison White works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Madison earned $45,000 in 2026.

Roderick Williams

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Delaine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 639293

Roderick Williams is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Ollie Gilliam

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 713296

Ollie Gilliam is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Kenneth Gillion

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 387513

Kenneth Gillion holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.

Ladarius Gilchrease

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Deshawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 667598

Ladarius Gilchrease is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Christian Maynard

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 720502

Christian Maynard is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Brittany Spivey

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 365121

Brittany Spivey works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $45,000 in 2026.

Devern Watkins

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,967

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $43,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,599
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,967
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,614
Employee ID: 539171

At Children's Services, Devern Watkins serves as a Secretary within Regional Clerical Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,967.

Charlotte Hollinghead

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,796

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $43,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,116
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,796
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,640
Employee ID: 537289

Charlotte Hollinghead holds the role of Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Clerical Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,796.

Cher Jones

Food Service Steward 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,789

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $43,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,789
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kinnia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,629
Employee ID: 569312

Cher Jones is a Food Service Steward 2 at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,789.

Loren Annese

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,759

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $43,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,759
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,640
Employee ID: 487793

Loren Annese works as a Secretary for Children's Services within Regional Clerical Support. Their status is full-time. Loren earned $44,759 in 2026.

Diana Williams

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,757

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $43,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,077
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,757
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,640
Employee ID: 116108

Diana Williams holds the role of Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Clerical Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,757.

Tracy Brock

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,756

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $43,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,076
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,640
Employee ID: 130234

Tracy Brock works as a Secretary for Children's Services within Health and Wellness. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $44,756 in 2026.

Melinda Duncan

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,755

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $43,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,755
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hope

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,640
Employee ID: 516192

Melinda Duncan holds the role of Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Clerical Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,755.

Sharon Mckeehan

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,755

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $43,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,755
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,640
Employee ID: 507457

Sharon Mckeehan works as a Secretary for Children's Services within Regional Clerical Support. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $44,755 in 2026.

Lou Mayo

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,592

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $44,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,716
Employee ID: 439948

Lou Mayo works as a Administrative Secretary for Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. Their status is full-time. Lou earned $44,592 in 2026.

Pamela Cody

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$44,441

Sub-department: Exec Dir-Child Invest & Referl
Base pay: $43,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $869
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,441
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,631
Employee ID: 198523

Pamela Cody is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Children's Services within Executive Dir-Child Invest & Referl. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,441.