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 37
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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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.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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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.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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Rebecca Barbee is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Health and Wellness. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,766.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Krystle Thomas works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Jj. Their status is full-time. Krystle earned $69,744 in 2026.
Dcs Lieutenant/Children's Services
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Clesthra Holmes works as a Dcs Lieutenant for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Clesthra earned $69,728 in 2026.
HR Generalist 2/Children's Services
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Alexandria James-Williams works as a HR Generalist 2 for Children's Services within Regional Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Alexandria earned $69,728 in 2026.
Dcs Investigator 3/Children's Services
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Jessica Reed holds the role of Dcs Investigator 3 at Children's Services within Child Safety Investigators. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,699.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Kelsey Watson 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 $69,664.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Lasheena Delk 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 $69,636.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Michelle Gutting 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 $69,612.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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Loretta Johnson is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Independent Living Team. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,600.
Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services
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Lori Rohling works as a Dcs Program Coordinator for Children's Services within Network Dev-Residential Pl. Their status is full-time. Lori earned $69,552 in 2026.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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Johnnie Thompson holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Network Dev-Intake. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,531.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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Shannon Atkinson is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,492.
Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services
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Marshall Kelso works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Marshall earned $69,492 in 2026.
Dcs Investigator 3/Children's Services
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Carolyn Pearl works as a Dcs Investigator 3 for Children's Services within Child Safety Investigators. Their status is full-time. Carolyn earned $69,491 in 2026.
Data Analytics Specialist/Children's Services
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Philip Schingle holds the role of Data Analytics Specialist at Children's Services within Data Analysis. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,444.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Dan Rees serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Independent Living Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,396.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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Cynthia Van Over is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Independent Living Team. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,396.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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Morgan Rogers holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Adoption Team. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,384.
Dcs Case Manager 4/Children's Services
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Tiffany Warren 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 $69,384.
Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Karyn Edwards serves as a Dcs Case Manager 2* within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,352.
Training Officer 1/Children's Services
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At Children's Services, Randi Howard serves as a Training Officer 1 within Child Sfty & Health Specialist Trng. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,304.
Education Consultant 1/Children's Services
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Josh Jones works as a Education Consultant 1 for Children's Services within Education Consultation Staff. Their status is full-time. Josh earned $69,298 in 2026.
Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services
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David Potter works as a Dcs Program Coordinator for Children's Services within Network Dev-Residential Pl. Their status is full-time. David earned $69,288 in 2026.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Samantha James works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $69,276 in 2026.
Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services
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Nelby Littleton holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Permanency Team. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,274.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Morgan Fero is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,269.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Jackie Addison-Brewer is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,264.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Melissa Allen works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $69,264 in 2026.
Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services
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Michael Allen is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Special Investigations Team. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,264.