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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Kayla Gensemer

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,676

Sub-department: Network Dev-Utilization Rev
Base pay: $62,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,676
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,223
Employee ID: 509681

Kayla Gensemer holds the role of Dcs Program Coordinator at Children's Services within Network Dev-Utilization Rev. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,676.

Amy Burkhart

Dcs Cm Development Coach/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,674

Sub-department: Pre-Service Training
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,674
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 458126

At Children's Services, Amy Burkhart serves as a Dcs Cm Development Coach within Pre-Service Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,674.

Brittany Duffield

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Court Liaisons
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 524688

Brittany Duffield works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Court Liaisons. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $62,664 in 2026.

Leigh Clark

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 140452

Leigh Clark works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers-Jj. Their status is full-time. Leigh earned $62,664 in 2026.

Porscha Ricks

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 588516

Porscha Ricks holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Jj. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,664.

Andrea St Cyr

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 454975

Andrea St Cyr works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $62,664 in 2026.

Michelle Tharpe

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Transportation Officers
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 475419

At Children's Services, Michelle Tharpe serves as a Dcs Program Coordinator within Transportation Officers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,664.

Sherry Harris

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 131262

Sherry 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 $62,664.

Elizabeth Johnston

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Court Liaisons
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 514977

Elizabeth Johnston holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Court Liaisons. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,664.

Dominique Mccoy

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 483746

At Children's Services, Dominique Mccoy serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,664.

Mike Smith

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 552774

Mike Smith is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,664.

Tierra Ward

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Court Liaisons
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 575074

Tierra Ward holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Court Liaisons. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,664.

Julia Gibson

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynnette

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 571394

Julia Gibson is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,664.

Vikkeya Gordon

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,633

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,505
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,633
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 107753

Vikkeya Gordon is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Health and Wellness. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,633.

Darla Dickey

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,620

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,620
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 639728

Darla Dickey 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 $62,620.

Asiana Bell

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,612

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,612
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Chontel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 638526

At Children's Services, Asiana Bell serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,612.

Sandra Farrington

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,592

Sub-department: Independent Living Team
Base pay: $62,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,216
Employee ID: 161094

Sandra Farrington works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Independent Living Team. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $62,592 in 2026.

Brittney Pope

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,577

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,581
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 581643

Brittney Pope is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,577.

Marion Tubbs

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,568

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,572
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,568
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mykia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 543318

Marion Tubbs is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,568.

Ryan Mckinney

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,557

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,557
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 636907

Ryan Mckinney 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 $62,557.

Sherry Knox

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 713680

Sherry Knox 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 $62,544.

Candace Duncan

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 567208

Candace Duncan is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

William Edwards

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Derrick

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 718253

At Children's Services, William Edwards serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Ta'Lyia Ballentine

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 639143

Ta'Lyia Ballentine 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 $62,544.

Audrey Bonds

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 715204

Audrey Bonds 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 $62,544.

Breah Boseman-Wyatt

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: DEC Case Managers-Drug Teams
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Keandra

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 705792

Breah Boseman-Wyatt is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Dec Case Managers-Drug Teams. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Kaitlin Moseley

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 510445

Kaitlin Moseley works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Jj. Their status is full-time. Kaitlin earned $62,544 in 2026.

Rebecca Procter

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: Special Investigations Team
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 613075

Rebecca Procter works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Special Investigations Team. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $62,544 in 2026.

Garland Williams

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,544

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,212
Employee ID: 717746

Garland Williams 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 $62,544.

Lauren Smith

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,543

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,543
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 625803

At Children's Services, Lauren Smith serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,543.

Nzingah Walker

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,532

Sub-department: DEC Case Managers-Drug Teams
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 627341

Nzingah Walker works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Dec Case Managers-Drug Teams. Their status is full-time. Nzingah earned $62,532 in 2026.

Herbert Dickens

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,528

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lorenzo

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 639427

Herbert Dickens works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Jj. Their status is full-time. Herbert earned $62,528 in 2026.

Heather Schumacher

Dcs Investigator 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,461

Sub-department: Special Investigations Team
Base pay: $60,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,461
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,078
Employee ID: 623205

At Children's Services, Heather Schumacher serves as a Dcs Investigator 3 within Special Investigations Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,461.

Brittany Mccullough

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,448

Sub-department: Network Dev-Fam Bsd PL Fam FC
Base pay: $62,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,204
Employee ID: 456720

Brittany Mccullough works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Network Dev-Fam Bsd Pl Fam Fc. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $62,448 in 2026.

Arianna Garrity

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,400

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $62,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,200
Employee ID: 511539

Arianna Garrity 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 $62,400.

Kimberly Connell

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,383

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,383
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 181858

Kimberly Connell works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $62,383 in 2026.

Gracie Bowman

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,376

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $62,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ashlyn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,198
Employee ID: 610916

At Children's Services, Gracie Bowman serves as a Dcs Case Manager 2* within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,376.

Heaven Brannum

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,363

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $60,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,367
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,363
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,083
Employee ID: 645850

Heaven Brannum is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,363.

Eileen Nichols

HR Generalist 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,352

Sub-department: Regional Human Resources
Base pay: $62,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,352
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Frances

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,196
Employee ID: 655043

At Children's Services, Eileen Nichols serves as a HR Generalist 2 within Regional Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,352.

Shunder Jones

HR Generalist 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$62,352

Sub-department: Regional Human Resources
Base pay: $62,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,352
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,196
Employee ID: 638881

Shunder Jones holds the role of HR Generalist 2 at Children's Services within Regional Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,352.