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

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Catherine Oteiza

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,260

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $70,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,855
Employee ID: 369581

Catherine Oteiza holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,260.

Ashley Brown

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,250

Sub-department: TC/TL - Juvenile Justice (JJ)
Base pay: $68,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,250
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renea

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,700
Employee ID: 533298

Ashley Brown is a Dcs Case Manager 4 at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Juvenile Justice (Jj). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,250.

Julie Brown

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,245

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $68,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,905
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,245
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,695
Employee ID: 499726

Julie Brown holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,245.

Marquita Adams

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,233

Sub-department: Federal Programs
Base pay: $68,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,689
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,233
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,712
Employee ID: 394739

At Children's Services, Marquita Adams serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Federal Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,233.

Bethany Ellis

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,226

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $68,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,226
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,711
Employee ID: 151945

Bethany Ellis holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,226.

Stephanie Frye

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,182

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $68,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,182
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,711
Employee ID: 449497

At Children's Services, Stephanie Frye serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,182.

Bailey Gibson

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,166

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay: $68,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,166
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Parker

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,700
Employee ID: 483363

At Children's Services, Bailey Gibson serves as a Dcs Case Manager 4 within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,166.

Candice Milligan

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,159

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $68,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,807
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,159
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,696
Employee ID: 341406

Candice Milligan works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Foster Care Support. Their status is full-time. Candice earned $70,159 in 2026.

Allison Hicks

Dcs Intake Supervisor/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,157

Sub-department: Child Abuse Hotline
Base pay: $67,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,157
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,657
Employee ID: 119640

Allison Hicks holds the role of Dcs Intake Supervisor at Children's Services within Child Abuse Hotline. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,157.

Alexa Eisenhower

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 722854

Alexa Eisenhower works as a Dcs Case Manager 4 for Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Alexa earned $70,128 in 2026.

Jamie Fields

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 373213

Jamie Fields is a Dcs Case Manager 4 at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,128.

Lindsey Demarco

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 719773

At Children's Services, Lindsey Demarco serves as a Dcs Case Manager 4 within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,128.

Celeste Jones

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Arinthia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 137222

At Children's Services, Celeste Jones serves as a Dcs Case Manager 4 within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,128.

Jenna Query

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: CCWIS Development
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 667716

Jenna Query works as a Dcs Case Manager 4 for Children's Services within Ccwis Development. Their status is full-time. Jenna earned $70,128 in 2026.

Terneilus Shanklin

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 444616

Terneilus Shanklin holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 4 at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,128.

Grayson Holley

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 664577

At Children's Services, Grayson Holley serves as a Dcs Case Manager 4 within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,128.

Karstin Howard

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 706523

Karstin Howard is a Dcs Case Manager 4 at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,128.

Rebecca Murray

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 627395

Rebecca Murray holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 4 at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,128.

Latorrace Sawyers

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 433373

Latorrace Sawyers is a Dcs Case Manager 4 at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,128.

Lauren Turley

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,128

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay: $70,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,844
Employee ID: 722145

Lauren Turley holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 4 at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,128.

Puriti Sims

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,115

Sub-department: Network Dev-Fam Bsd PL Fam FC
Base pay: $68,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,115
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,705
Employee ID: 139416

At Children's Services, Puriti Sims serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Network Dev-Fam Bsd Pl Fam Fc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,115.

Chris George

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,109

Sub-department: Network Dev-Utilization Rev
Base pay: $68,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,649
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,109
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,705
Employee ID: 116831

Chris George is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Network Dev-Utilization Rev. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,109.

Moses Bestman

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,095

Sub-department: Case Mgrs-Human Trafficking
Base pay: $68,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,095
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Geesone

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,700
Employee ID: 598714

Moses Bestman works as a Dcs Case Manager 4 for Children's Services within Case Mgrs-Human Trafficking. Their status is full-time. Moses earned $70,095 in 2026.

Jacorien White

Dcs Intake Analyst/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,051

Sub-department: Child Abuse Hotline
Base pay: $65,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,171
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,051
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,490
Employee ID: 376843

Jacorien White is a Dcs Intake Analyst at Children's Services within Child Abuse Hotline. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,051.

Teresa Harris

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,044

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $67,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,044
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,640
Employee ID: 136620

Teresa Harris holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,044.

Ben Vaughn

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,044

Sub-department: Court Liaisons
Base pay: $70,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,044
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,837
Employee ID: 140544

At Children's Services, Ben Vaughn serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Court Liaisons. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,044.

Ashley Dalton

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,035

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay: $68,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,035
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,700
Employee ID: 629552

At Children's Services, Ashley Dalton serves as a Dcs Case Manager 4 within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,035.

Kewonnie Mcneil

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,020

Sub-department: CO Accreditation
Base pay: $70,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,835
Employee ID: 103034

Kewonnie Mcneil holds the role of Dcs Program Coordinator at Children's Services within Co Accreditation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,020.

Rebecca Ramsey

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$70,010

Sub-department: Network Dev-Fam Bsd PL Fam FC
Base pay: $68,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,010
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,697
Employee ID: 148889

Rebecca Ramsey holds the role of Dcs Program Coordinator at Children's Services within Network Dev-Fam Bsd Pl Fam Fc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,010.

Wanda Johnson

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,961

Sub-department: Network Dev-Utilization Rev
Base pay: $68,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,961
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,693
Employee ID: 150927

Wanda Johnson works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Network Dev-Utilization Rev. Their status is full-time. Wanda earned $69,961 in 2026.

Sandra Wojnarek

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,961

Sub-department: Network Dev-Intake
Base pay: $68,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,961
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Masiello

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,693
Employee ID: 359766

Sandra Wojnarek is a Dcs Program Coordinator at Children's Services within Network Dev-Intake. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,961.

Melissa Sims

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,961

Sub-department: Network Dev-Intake
Base pay: $68,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,961
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,693
Employee ID: 124747

Melissa Sims is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Network Dev-Intake. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,961.

Shenall Booker

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,924

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $69,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,827
Employee ID: 409535

Shenall Booker is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,924.

Geneva Thomas

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,912

Sub-department: Licensure
Base pay: $69,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,912
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,826
Employee ID: 107244

Geneva Thomas holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Licensure. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,912.

Virginia Coleman

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,888

Sub-department: Permanency Team
Base pay: $69,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,888
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,824
Employee ID: 125617

At Children's Services, Virginia Coleman serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Permanency Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,888.

Whitney Nichols

Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,872

Sub-department: TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay: $68,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,872
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,700
Employee ID: 424714

Whitney Nichols works as a Dcs Case Manager 4 for Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Whitney earned $69,872 in 2026.

Jarrita Jones

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,863

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $68,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,863
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,685
Employee ID: 126843

Jarrita Jones is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,863.

Nathan Williams

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,852

Sub-department: Special Investigations Team
Base pay: $69,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,852
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,821
Employee ID: 390693

Nathan Williams works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Special Investigations Team. Their status is full-time. Nathan earned $69,852 in 2026.

Julia Watzlavick

Administrative Services Assistant 5/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,844

Sub-department: Facility Management & Support
Base pay: $68,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,844
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,694
Employee ID: 161678

Julia Watzlavick works as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 for Children's Services within Facility Management & Support. Their status is full-time. Julia earned $69,844 in 2026.

Jordann Farough

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$69,828

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $69,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,819
Employee ID: 492448

At Children's Services, Jordann Farough serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,828.