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
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 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

Highest-paid first / page 45

Cassondra Clayton

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,709

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,845
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,709
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 589933

Cassondra Clayton 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 $65,709.

Sherva Thomas

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,707

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,843
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,707
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nadia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 587938

Sherva Thomas works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers-Jj. Their status is full-time. Sherva earned $65,707 in 2026.

Natalie Seabolt

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,658

Sub-department: Independent Living Team
Base pay: $64,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,658
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,340
Employee ID: 153815

Natalie Seabolt holds the role of Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Independent Living Team. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,658.

Karly Dudley

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,640

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,640
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 601687

Karly Dudley works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Karly earned $65,640 in 2026.

Moriah Todd

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,625

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,625
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Celeste James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 601815

Moriah Todd is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,625.

Leslie Goodloe

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,604

Sub-department: Contracts Services
Base pay: $65,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,604
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,467
Employee ID: 142676

Leslie Goodloe is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Contracts Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,604.

Deborah Anderson

Legal Assistant/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,589

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $62,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,829
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,589
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,230
Employee ID: 430660

Deborah Anderson is a Legal Assistant at Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,589.

Candice Clark

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,586

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,586
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 588482

Candice Clark is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,586.

Amanda Campbell

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,585

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,721
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,585
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 402917

Amanda Campbell is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Jj. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,585.

Ashley Peters

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,563

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 490423

Ashley Peters is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Jj. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,563.

Ashley Pigram

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,559

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,559
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 594792

At Children's Services, Ashley Pigram serves as a Dcs Case Manager 2* within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,559.

Victoria Mallonee

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,545

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,681
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,545
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 573674

Victoria Mallonee works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Victoria earned $65,545 in 2026.

Alexis Gatewood

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,543

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,679
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,543
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 591484

Alexis Gatewood works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Alexis earned $65,543 in 2026.

Lori Greer

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,536

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,672
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,536
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Whitney

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 547739

At Children's Services, Lori Greer serves as a Dcs Case Manager 2* within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,536.

Conley Wilburn

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,534

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,534
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Trey

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 590533

Conley Wilburn works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Conley earned $65,534 in 2026.

Katelynn Davenport

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,515

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,515
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 530722

Katelynn Davenport 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 $65,515.

Makala Farrington

Dcs Case Manager 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,496

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $65,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,496
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cheyane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,458
Employee ID: 611889

Makala Farrington is a Dcs Case Manager 3 at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,496.

Erica Richmond

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,496

Sub-department: Due Process Review
Base pay: $65,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,496
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,458
Employee ID: 431714

Erica Richmond 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 $65,496.

Hawella Hatley

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,495

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,631
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,495
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kaitlynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 598912

Hawella Hatley 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 $65,495.

Shyla Gardner

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,477

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,613
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,477
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 523738

At Children's Services, Shyla Gardner serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,477.

Claudia Hutchins

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,472

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: McCabe

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 557792

Claudia Hutchins is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,472.

Benjamin Gamby

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,466

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,466
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 582484

Benjamin Gamby is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,466.

Michael Doncouse

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,456

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,592
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,456
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 509766

Michael Doncouse works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Foster Care Support. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $65,456 in 2026.

Felicia Wolfenbarger

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,446

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,582
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,446
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 497642

Felicia Wolfenbarger is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,446.

Jill Price

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,445

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,581
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,445
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 226757

Jill Price 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 $65,445.

Alyssa Hanly

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,444

Sub-department: Facilitators of CFTMs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 462745

Alyssa Hanly is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Facilitators of Cftms. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,444.

Stephanie Diorio

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,443

Sub-department: CABS & Resource Linkage Team
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,579
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,443
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Catelin

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 593587

Stephanie Diorio works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Cabs & Resource Linkage Team. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $65,443 in 2026.

Ciara Reynolds

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,443

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,579
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,443
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 494546

Ciara Reynolds 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 $65,443.

Bobby Davenport

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,442

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,442
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 555970

Bobby Davenport works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Foster Care Support. Their status is full-time. Bobby earned $65,442 in 2026.

Jonathan Cruze

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,441

Sub-department: Independent Living Team
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,441
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 504518

Jonathan Cruze works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Independent Living Team. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $65,441 in 2026.

Cheryl Morris

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,441

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,441
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 566360

Cheryl Morris is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,441.

Allyssa Calk

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,440

Sub-department: Adoption Team
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,576
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,440
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 527779

Allyssa Calk 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 $65,440.

Cory Wayman

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,439

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,439
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 555178

Cory Wayman works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Foster Care Support. Their status is full-time. Cory earned $65,439 in 2026.

Selina Mang

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,438

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,438
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lorraine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 588121

Selina Mang is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,438.

Andrew Cyvas

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,438

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,438
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 587777

Andrew Cyvas is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,438.

Daniel Finnie

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,438

Sub-department: Facilitators of CFTMs
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,438
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 538910

Daniel Finnie is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Facilitators of Cftms. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,438.

Carnethia Frye

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,438

Sub-department: Adoption Team
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,438
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 482410

Carnethia Frye works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Adoption Team. Their status is full-time. Carnethia earned $65,438 in 2026.

Tara Usrey

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,438

Sub-department: Foster Care Support
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,438
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Bray

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 494742

At Children's Services, Tara Usrey serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,438.

Cassidy Norred

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,438

Sub-department: Court Liaisons
Base pay: $63,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,438
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,322
Employee ID: 555057

Cassidy Norred works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Court Liaisons. Their status is full-time. Cassidy earned $65,438 in 2026.

Morgan Mccarty

Public Health Nursing Con 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$65,400

Sub-department: Nursing Team
Base pay: $65,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,450
Employee ID: 723456

At Children's Services, Morgan Mccarty serves as a Public Health Nursing Con 1 within Nursing Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,400.