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 69

Kristiana Thorkildsen

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Sarah

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 670598

At Children's Services, Kristiana Thorkildsen serves as a Dcs Case Manager 2* within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,396.

Leah Threet

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Wilson

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 667019

Leah Threet 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 $54,396.

Cory Tipton

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Newman

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 640570

Cory Tipton 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 $54,396.

Kayla Tipton

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Beth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 478238

Kayla Tipton works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Kayla earned $54,396 in 2026.

Cotina Townsend

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 670145

Cotina Townsend 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 $54,396.

Chyna Tyus

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Chardae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 701739

Chyna Tyus is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,396.

Taylyn Vences Alvarez

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 670473

Taylyn Vences Alvarez holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,396.

Darius Wade

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jerome

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 718310

Darius Wade holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,396.

Anthony Walker

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 720478

At Children's Services, Anthony Walker serves as a Dcs Case Manager 2* within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,396.

Janiya Walker

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Aliana Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 701835

Janiya Walker 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 $54,396.

Aura Ware

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shakhar

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 666968

Aura Ware is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,396.

Alesia Washington

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Monae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 509783

Alesia Washington is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,396.

Jerri Williams

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anette

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 611580

Jerri Williams works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Jerri earned $54,396 in 2026.

Jasmine Young

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 563484

Jasmine Young 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 $54,396.

Ramon Younger

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Bernard

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 419123

Ramon Younger works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Ramon earned $54,396 in 2026.

Mario Gaddy

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dewayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 526476

Mario Gaddy holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,396.

Brandy Galloway

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 720444

Brandy Galloway is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,396.

Madison Gamble

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 662032

Madison Gamble works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Madison earned $54,396 in 2026.

Joanna Gardner

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 667137

Joanna Gardner is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,396.

Hannah Garrett

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: JoAnn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 664803

Hannah Garrett works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Hannah earned $54,396 in 2026.

Jalen Garrett

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Broderick

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 718254

Jalen Garrett 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 $54,396.

Patricia Giaimo

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 134086

At Children's Services, Patricia Giaimo serves as a Dcs Case Manager 2* within Case Managers-Jj. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,396.

Brittany Gilbert

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: DEC Case Managers-Drug Teams
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kiana

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 517196

Brittany Gilbert works as a Dcs Case Manager 2* for Children's Services within Dec Case Managers-Drug Teams. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $54,396 in 2026.

Sha'Nya Glass

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,396

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $54,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,533
Employee ID: 701724

Sha'Nya Glass is a Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,396.

Barry Carter

Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,204

Sub-department: Eligibility Team
Base pay: $54,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,517
Employee ID: 142567

Barry Carter works as a Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int* for Children's Services within Eligibility Team. Their status is full-time. Barry earned $54,204 in 2026.

Sharon Hyatt

HR Technician/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,199

Sub-department: Regional Human Resources
Base pay: $52,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,199
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,408
Employee ID: 149019

Sharon Hyatt works as a HR Technician for Children's Services within Regional Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $54,199 in 2026.

Antwaine Pride

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$54,168

Sub-department: Facilitators of CFTMs
Base pay: $54,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,168
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Trevious

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,514
Employee ID: 466386

Antwaine Pride is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Facilitators of Cftms. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,168.

Ashton Wood

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,818

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $52,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,818
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Starr

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,377
Employee ID: 547590

Ashton Wood works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Children's Services within Regional Clerical Support. Their status is full-time. Ashton earned $53,818 in 2026.

Ryan Amaya

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,816

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $52,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,436
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,816
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,365
Employee ID: 638297

Ryan Amaya holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 1* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,816.

Clara Tharpe

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,698

Sub-department: Curriculum Development Team
Base pay: $52,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,698
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,369
Employee ID: 150626

Clara Tharpe works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Children's Services within Curriculum Development Team. Their status is full-time. Clara earned $53,698 in 2026.

Kerri Halsey

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,566

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $52,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,186
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,566
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jo

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,365
Employee ID: 624900

Kerri Halsey is a Dcs Case Manager 1* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,566.

Brenda Hunter

Dcs Case Manager 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,498

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $53,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,498
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $26
Employee ID: 152217

Brenda Hunter holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 2* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,498.

Lonnie Smith

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,467

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $52,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,087
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,467
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,365
Employee ID: 135967

Lonnie Smith holds the role of Dcs Case Manager 1* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,467.

Cady Case

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,453

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $52,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,073
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,453
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,365
Employee ID: 629756

At Children's Services, Cady Case serves as a Dcs Case Manager 1* within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,453.

Nattecha Simpson

Auditor 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,436

Sub-department: Internal Audit
Base pay: $52,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,436
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicola

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,348
Employee ID: 566124

Nattecha Simpson holds the role of Auditor 2* at Children's Services within Internal Audit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,436.

Cameron Crawford

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,424

Sub-department: Independent Living Team
Base pay: $53,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,424
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,452
Employee ID: 386631

Cameron Crawford 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 $53,424.

Kendrick Sanders

Dcs Sergeant/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,412

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $53,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Devon

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,451
Employee ID: 635957

Kendrick Sanders holds the role of Dcs Sergeant at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,412.

Viviana Pabi

Auditor 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: Internal Audit
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Aridi

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 550355

Viviana Pabi holds the role of Auditor 2* at Children's Services within Internal Audit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,400.

Elizabeth Ball

HR Generalist 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,376

Sub-department: CO Human Resources
Base pay: $53,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rheann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,448
Employee ID: 631636

Elizabeth Ball is a HR Generalist 1 at Children's Services within Co Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,376.

Takoyya Morris

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,367

Sub-department: Case Managers-JJ
Base pay: $52,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,367
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,365
Employee ID: 553103

At Children's Services, Takoyya Morris serves as a Dcs Case Manager 1* within Case Managers-Jj. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,367.