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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 7

Pamela Denton

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$95,710
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$93,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,710
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,784
Employee ID
152682

Pamela Denton works as a Dcs Team Coordinator for Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $95,710 in 2026.

Kristy Timmerman

Dcs Program Director 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$95,544
Sub-department
Communications Office
Base pay
$91,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,756
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,649
Employee ID
161972

Kristy Timmerman is a Dcs Program Director 1 at Children's Services within Communications Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,544.

Paula Pereira

HR Manager 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$95,472
Sub-department
CO Human Resources
Base pay
$95,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,472
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$46
Employee ID
162912

At Children's Services, Paula Pereira serves as a HR Manager 2 within Co Human Resources. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,472.

Brenda Carpenter

Training & Curriculum Director 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$95,414
Sub-department
Director-Curriculum Support
Base pay
$93,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,294
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,414
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,760
Employee ID
302909

Brenda Carpenter holds the role of Training & Curriculum Director 2 at Children's Services within Director-Curriculum Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,414.

Hayes O'Donnell

Legislative Assistant Director/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$95,350
Sub-department
Legislation
Base pay
$93,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,086
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,350
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Rebecca

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,772
Employee ID
539924

Hayes O'Donnell holds the role of Legislative Assistant Director at Children's Services within Legislation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,350.

Kristin Winbush

Dcs Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$95,121
Sub-department
Mental Health Team
Base pay
$92,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,121
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Janee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,736
Employee ID
459881

Kristin Winbush works as a Dcs Mental Health Practitioner for Children's Services within Mental Health Team. Their status is full-time. Kristin earned $95,121 in 2026.

Bearlyn Ash

Dcs Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$95,121
Sub-department
Mental Health-Telehealth Prov
Base pay
$92,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,121
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Yvette

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,736
Employee ID
477707

Bearlyn Ash is a Dcs Mental Health Practitioner at Children's Services within Mental Health-Telehealth Prov. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,121.

Felicia Lazarus

Data Analytics Manager/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$94,888
Sub-department
Data Analysis
Base pay
$91,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,956
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,661
Employee ID
409079

Felicia Lazarus works as a Data Analytics Manager for Children's Services within Data Analysis. Their status is full-time. Felicia earned $94,888 in 2026.

Michelle Cash

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$94,886
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay
$92,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,886
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,717
Employee ID
152073

Michelle Cash is a Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,886.

Ericka Lewis

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$94,886
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$92,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,886
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,717
Employee ID
153796

Ericka Lewis is a Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,886.

Misty Miller

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$94,867
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$92,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,867
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,722
Employee ID
144207

Misty Miller holds the role of Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,867.

Marshall Harris

Public Health Nursing Con 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$94,584
Sub-department
Nursing Team
Base pay
$91,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,584
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ewing

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,615
Employee ID
555128

Marshall Harris works as a Public Health Nursing Con 1 for Children's Services within Nursing Team. Their status is full-time. Marshall earned $94,584 in 2026.

Trisha Robinson

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$94,404
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay
$94,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,404
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,867
Employee ID
439862

Trisha Robinson holds the role of Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,404.

Angela Smith

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$94,357
Sub-department
TC/TL - Juvenile Justice (JJ)
Base pay
$92,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,269
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,357
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,674
Employee ID
114962

Angela Smith is a Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Juvenile Justice (Jj). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,357.

Domonica Bryan

Dcs Program Director 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$94,045
Sub-department
Regional Policy Team
Base pay
$89,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,549
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,045
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,458
Employee ID
103832

Domonica Bryan holds the role of Dcs Program Director 3 at Children's Services within Regional Policy Team. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,045.

Kelleyshawn Sheeley

Facility Administrator 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,863
Sub-department
Facility Management & Support
Base pay
$90,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,863
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Carney

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,525
Employee ID
396122

Kelleyshawn Sheeley holds the role of Facility Administrator 1 at Children's Services within Facility Management & Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,863.

Ronlanda Foley

Public Health Nursing Con 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,660
Sub-department
Nursing Team
Base pay
$93,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,660
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Henderson

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,805
Employee ID
424088

Ronlanda Foley is a Public Health Nursing Con 2 at Children's Services within Nursing Team. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,660.

Sheriee Cook

Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,564
Sub-department
Dep Comm-Statewide Services
Base pay
$93,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,564
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,797
Employee ID
145317

Sheriee Cook holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Children's Services within Deputy Comm-Statewide Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,564.

Jennifer Fisher

Dcs Program Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,447
Sub-department
Centralized Legal Functions
Base pay
$88,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,343
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,447
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,342
Employee ID
116493

Jennifer Fisher is a Dcs Program Coordinator at Children's Services within Centralized Legal Functions. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,447.

Rebecca Woods

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,447
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$91,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,247
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,447
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,600
Employee ID
144209

Rebecca Woods works as a Dcs Team Coordinator for Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $93,447 in 2026.

Kelly Westmoreland

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,337
Sub-department
TC/TL - Juvenile Justice (JJ)
Base pay
$91,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,337
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,591
Employee ID
111092

Kelly Westmoreland is a Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Juvenile Justice (Jj). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,337.

Jimmie Baylor

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,228
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$91,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,220
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,584
Employee ID
127294

Jimmie Baylor holds the role of Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,228.

Jennifer Friel

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,189
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$90,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,241
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,189
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,579
Employee ID
152134

Jennifer Friel holds the role of Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,189.

Angela Johnson

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,126
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$90,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,238
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,126
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,574
Employee ID
113323

Angela Johnson works as a Dcs Team Coordinator for Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $93,126 in 2026.

Anna Richmond

Dcs Program Director 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$93,053
Sub-department
ICPC Staff
Base pay
$90,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,237
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,053
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,568
Employee ID
110312

Anna Richmond is a Dcs Program Director 2 at Children's Services within Icpc Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,053.

Candi Glasscock

Dcs Program Director 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,816
Sub-department
Foster Care Support
Base pay
$90,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,096
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,816
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,560
Employee ID
129699

Candi Glasscock is a Dcs Program Director 1 at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,816.

Cynthia Thornton

Dcs Program Director 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,760
Sub-department
Foster Care Support
Base pay
$90,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,040
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,760
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,560
Employee ID
138778

Cynthia Thornton is a Dcs Program Director 1 at Children's Services within Foster Care Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,760.

Amanda Dunn

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,592
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$92,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,592
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,716
Employee ID
125811

At Children's Services, Amanda Dunn serves as a Dcs Team Coordinator within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,592.

Venus Singleton

Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,591
Sub-department
Office of JJ Deputy
Base pay
$90,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,231
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,591
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,530
Employee ID
147427

At Children's Services, Venus Singleton serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 within Office of Jj Deputy. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,591.

Melissa Lee

Public Health Nursing Con 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,316
Sub-department
Nursing Team
Base pay
$92,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,316
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,693
Employee ID
345269

Melissa Lee works as a Public Health Nursing Con 1 for Children's Services within Nursing Team. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $92,316 in 2026.

Thomas Spiller

Public Health Nursing Con 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,292
Sub-department
Nursing Team
Base pay
$90,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,220
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,292
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,506
Employee ID
424693

At Children's Services, Thomas Spiller serves as a Public Health Nursing Con 1 within Nursing Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,292.

Christina Moody

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,144
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay
$89,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,494
Employee ID
153178

Christina Moody is a Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,144.

Bethany Wagner

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,144
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$89,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,494
Employee ID
131728

At Children's Services, Bethany Wagner serves as a Dcs Team Coordinator within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,144.

Christy Espey

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,144
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay
$89,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,494
Employee ID
121042

Christy Espey is a Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,144.

Terrie Richards

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,144
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Programs
Base pay
$89,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,494
Employee ID
121743

At Children's Services, Terrie Richards serves as a Dcs Team Coordinator within Tc/Tl - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,144.

Stephanie Elliott

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,144
Sub-department
Network Dev-Residential PL
Base pay
$89,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,516
Employee ID
114333

Stephanie Elliott is a Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Network Dev-Residential Pl. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,144.

Erica Crawford

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,144
Sub-department
TC/TL - Juvenile Justice (JJ)
Base pay
$89,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,494
Employee ID
136974

Erica Crawford holds the role of Dcs Team Coordinator at Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Juvenile Justice (Jj). Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,144.

Patricia Pope

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,144
Sub-department
TC/TL - Child Safety
Base pay
$89,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,494
Employee ID
163474

Patricia Pope works as a Dcs Team Coordinator for Children's Services within Tc/Tl - Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $92,144 in 2026.

Ashley Chipman

Dcs Team Coordinator/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,144
Sub-department
TC/TL - Juvenile Justice (JJ)
Base pay
$89,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,494
Employee ID
143502

At Children's Services, Ashley Chipman serves as a Dcs Team Coordinator within Tc/Tl - Juvenile Justice (Jj). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,144.

Correnthea Copeland

Dcs Program Manager/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$92,064
Sub-department
JJ Policy & Programs
Base pay
$92,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,064
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,672
Employee ID
107954

At Children's Services, Correnthea Copeland serves as a Dcs Program Manager within Jj Policy & Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,064.