Tennessee / Children's Services
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 4
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Kirk Stewart is a Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,492.
Dcs Program Director 3/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Kimberly Wright serves as a Dcs Program Director 3 within Federal Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,740.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Shaun Noblit is a Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,371.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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John Anderson works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. John earned $121,008 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Melissa Stewart holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,008.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Kelli Summers works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Kelli earned $121,008 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Michael Rocco works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $120,312 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Tyler Hood works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $119,976 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Mary Mangum serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,976.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Children's Services
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Joseph Craig holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 3 at Children's Services within Office of the Commissioner. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,704.
Dcs Field Services HR Director 1/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Meaghan Craft serves as a Dcs Field Services HR Director 1 within Regional Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,572.
Dcs Program Director 3/Children's Services
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Angel Miller is a Dcs Program Director 3 at Children's Services within Program Dir-Drug Teams. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,553.
Dcs Regional Director/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Marcy Martin serves as a Dcs Regional Director within Regional Director-Child Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,025.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Sheila Brown works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is part-time. Sheila earned $116,480 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Hannah Moody works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Hannah earned $115,749 in 2026.
Dcs Program Director 3/Children's Services
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Todd Campbell holds the role of Dcs Program Director 3 at Children's Services within Internal Affairs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,212.
HR Manager 2/Children's Services
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Steven Hearn works as a HR Manager 2 for Children's Services within Co Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $115,022 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Joshua Mcfarland holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,047.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Willie Wallace serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,042.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Betsy Crow serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,863.
Dcs Regional Director/Children's Services
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Lisa Earls works as a Dcs Regional Director for Children's Services within Regional Directors - Jj. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $113,170 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Emily Mullins holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944.
Senior Project Manager/Children's Services
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Emily Mckinley is a Senior Project Manager at Children's Services within Special Projects. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,008.
Information Systems Manager 1/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Charles Brown serves as a Information Systems Manager 1 within Records Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,250.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Celsy Johnson holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,000.
Dcs Program Manager/Children's Services
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Michael Flanery-Gray holds the role of Dcs Program Manager at Children's Services within Co Continuous Quality Improvmn. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,724.
Dcs Institution Superintendent/Children's Services
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Edward Bowen holds the role of Dcs Institution Superintendent at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,156.
Budget Analysis Director 1/Children's Services
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Ernest Everett holds the role of Budget Analysis Director 1 at Children's Services within Budget Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,040.
Dcs Program Director 3/Children's Services
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Meredith Worsham works as a Dcs Program Director 3 for Children's Services within Executive Dir-Foster Care Support. Their status is full-time. Meredith earned $109,745 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Taylor Drinnen serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,972.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Cassandra Buer holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,972.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Mary Clark serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Clerical Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,972.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Haylee Goins serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,972.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Cole Harrell-Morris holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,972.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Justin Hilliard is a Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,972.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Regina Soldan holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,972.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Elizabeth Brady works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $108,636 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Cassidy Halbig holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,568.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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Haley Smith works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Haley earned $108,568 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Nicole Uribe serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,568.