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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
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+

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 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

Highest-paid first / page 38

Samantha Franco

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
DEC Case Managers-Drug Teams
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
573757

At Children's Services, Samantha Franco serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Dec Case Managers-Drug Teams. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,264.

Sara Book

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Mgrs-Human Trafficking
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Jane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
557942

Sara Book holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Mgrs-Human Trafficking. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,264.

Nicholas Boyd

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Special Investigations Team
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
515077

Nicholas Boyd 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.

Brandy Cannon

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
DEC Case Managers-Drug Teams
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
120182

Brandy Cannon works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Dec Case Managers-Drug Teams. Their status is full-time. Brandy earned $69,264 in 2026.

Christopher Carver

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
514770

Christopher Carver 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 $69,264.

Jajuanna Crutchfield

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lavonta

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
588502

Jajuanna Crutchfield 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 $69,264.

Brenda Dickson

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Special Investigations Team
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
595210

Brenda Dickson 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.

Brianna Greene

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
DEC Case Managers-Drug Teams
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Nicholle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
492879

Brianna Greene 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 $69,264.

Nakita Ladd

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Monique

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
482581

Nakita Ladd 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 $69,264.

Albinda Malone

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
152858

At Children's Services, Albinda Malone serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,264.

Colin Mendenhall

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Q

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
455108

Colin Mendenhall works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Colin earned $69,264 in 2026.

Keshia Mihalik

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
462832

At Children's Services, Keshia Mihalik serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,264.

Christy Mitchell

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lynette

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
512168

At Children's Services, Christy Mitchell serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,264.

Eyunikue Owens

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
565989

Eyunikue Owens works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Eyunikue earned $69,264 in 2026.

Tara Poe

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Averie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
497661

Tara Poe 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 $69,264.

Desirae Shelton

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
497843

Desirae Shelton 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.

Michael Wilson

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,264
Sub-department
Kinship Placement Staff
Base pay
$69,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,772
Employee ID
135752

Michael Wilson holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Kinship Placement Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,264.

Lisa Wade

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,224
Sub-department
Licensure
Base pay
$67,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,224
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Danielle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,633
Employee ID
433922

At Children's Services, Lisa Wade serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Licensure. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,224.

Carolyn Temple

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,192
Sub-department
Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay
$66,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,192
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,571
Employee ID
144512

Carolyn Temple is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,192.

Alaina Thurmon

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,187
Sub-department
Network Dev-Fam Bsd PL Fam FC
Base pay
$67,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,187
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,630
Employee ID
410081

At Children's Services, Alaina Thurmon serves as a Dcs Program Coordinator within Network Dev-Fam Bsd Pl Fam Fc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,187.

Trenekka Chaney

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,185
Sub-department
ICPC Staff
Base pay
$67,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,625
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,185
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,630
Employee ID
370137

At Children's Services, Trenekka Chaney serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Icpc Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,185.

Nicholas Sanchez

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,180
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$69,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,180
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,765
Employee ID
533969

At Children's Services, Nicholas Sanchez serves as a Dcs Case Manager 3 within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,180.

Melissa Upchurch

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,168
Sub-department
Court Liaisons
Base pay
$69,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,168
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,764
Employee ID
380738

Melissa Upchurch is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Court Liaisons. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,168.

Jennifer Weller

Legal Assistant/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,139
Sub-department
Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay
$67,476
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,663
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,139
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,623
Employee ID
363362

At Children's Services, Jennifer Weller serves as a Legal Assistant within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,139.

Tiffany Seniours

Dcs Intelligence Analyst/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,122
Sub-department
JJ Policy & Programs
Base pay
$64,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,122
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,406
Employee ID
409291

At Children's Services, Tiffany Seniours serves as a Dcs Intelligence Analyst within Jj Policy & Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,122.

Robert Bradley

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,108
Sub-department
Facilitators of CFTMs
Base pay
$69,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,108
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,759
Employee ID
362087

At Children's Services, Robert Bradley serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Facilitators of Cftms. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,108.

Amy Baker

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,083
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$67,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,083
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Jo

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,588
Employee ID
547095

Amy Baker works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $69,083 in 2026.

Nikita Reeves

Dcs Intelligence Analyst/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,060
Sub-department
JJ Policy & Programs
Base pay
$66,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,060
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,560
Employee ID
129692

Nikita Reeves is a Dcs Intelligence Analyst at Children's Services within Jj Policy & Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,060.

Alexis Mcdaniel

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,056
Sub-department
Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay
$67,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,588
Employee ID
509827

At Children's Services, Alexis Mcdaniel serves as a Dcs Case Manager 2* within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,056.

Deaunta Mcafee

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,048
Sub-department
Court Liaisons
Base pay
$69,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,048
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,754
Employee ID
140650

Deaunta Mcafee 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 $69,048.

Sharron Nabors

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,048
Sub-department
Kinship Placement Staff
Base pay
$69,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,048
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,754
Employee ID
157230

Sharron Nabors works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Kinship Placement Staff. Their status is full-time. Sharron earned $69,048 in 2026.

Drema Neely

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,048
Sub-department
Facilitators of CFTMs
Base pay
$69,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,048
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,754
Employee ID
143897

At Children's Services, Drema Neely serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Facilitators of Cftms. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,048.

Clarissa Thomas

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,022
Sub-department
Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay
$67,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,966
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,022
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Faith

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,588
Employee ID
593522

Clarissa Thomas is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,022.

Andrea Howard

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,012
Sub-department
Network Dev-Fam Bsd PL Fam FC
Base pay
$69,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,012
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Denice

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,751
Employee ID
120467

Andrea Howard holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Network Dev-Fam Bsd Pl Fam Fc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,012.

Lisa Sanders

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$69,006
Sub-department
Foster Care Support
Base pay
$66,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,006
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,578
Employee ID
477797

Lisa Sanders is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,006.

Chelsea Ballentine

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$68,994
Sub-department
DEC Case Managers-Drug Teams
Base pay
$67,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,994
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,613
Employee ID
593868

Chelsea Ballentine works as a Dcs Case Manager 3 for Children's Services within Dec Case Managers-Drug Teams. Their status is full-time. Chelsea earned $68,994 in 2026.

Quenisha Mabry

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$68,985
Sub-department
Independent Living Team
Base pay
$67,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,985
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Jakia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,610
Employee ID
430382

Quenisha Mabry works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Independent Living Team. Their status is full-time. Quenisha earned $68,985 in 2026.

Linda Brackett

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$68,942
Sub-department
Records Management
Base pay
$67,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,942
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,607
Employee ID
117997

Linda Brackett is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Children's Services within Records Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,942.

Giovanna Gomez

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$68,904
Sub-department
Due Process Review
Base pay
$68,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,904
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,742
Employee ID
433369

Giovanna Gomez holds the role of Dcs Program Coordinator at Children's Services within Due Process Review. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,904.

Kristy Bradley

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$68,874
Sub-department
Facilitators of CFTMs
Base pay
$67,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,662
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,874
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,601
Employee ID
413797

At Children's Services, Kristy Bradley serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Facilitators of Cftms. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,874.