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 70

Tricia O'Connor

Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,268

Sub-department: Eligibility Team
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,268
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 581003

Tricia O'Connor holds the role of Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int* at Children's Services within Eligibility Team. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,268.

Kenneth Day

Dcs Transportation Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,161

Sub-department: Transportation Officers
Base pay: $51,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,161
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brandon

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,304
Employee ID: 570827

At Children's Services, Kenneth Day serves as a Dcs Transportation Officer within Transportation Officers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,161.

Pearl Austin

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,100

Sub-department: Network Dev-Fam Bsd PL Fam FC
Base pay: $53,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,100
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jocelyn Denice

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,425
Employee ID: 520071

At Children's Services, Pearl Austin serves as a Dcs Program Specialist within Network Dev-Fam Bsd Pl Fam Fc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.

Mindy Warren

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,028

Sub-department: Facilitators of CFTMs
Base pay: $53,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,028
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,419
Employee ID: 666888

Mindy Warren works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Facilitators of Cftms. Their status is full-time. Mindy earned $53,028 in 2026.

Cara Wines

Education Consultant 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$53,028

Sub-department: Education Consultation Staff
Base pay: $53,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,028
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,419
Employee ID: 456387

Cara Wines works as a Education Consultant 1 for Children's Services within Education Consultation Staff. Their status is full-time. Cara earned $53,028 in 2026.

Ashlyn Brenton

Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,957

Sub-department: Eligibility Team
Base pay: $51,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,957
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,307
Employee ID: 590866

Ashlyn Brenton works as a Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int* for Children's Services within Eligibility Team. Their status is full-time. Ashlyn earned $52,957 in 2026.

Erin Beasley

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,892

Sub-department: Network Dev-Intake
Base pay: $51,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,892
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,304
Employee ID: 602967

Erin Beasley works as a Dcs Program Specialist for Children's Services within Network Dev-Intake. Their status is full-time. Erin earned $52,892 in 2026.

Candra Hammer

Dcs Program Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,892

Sub-department: Network Dev-Intake
Base pay: $51,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,892
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,304
Employee ID: 616527

Candra Hammer is a Dcs Program Specialist at Children's Services within Network Dev-Intake. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,892.

Donese Randolph

HR Generalist 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,800

Sub-department: Regional Human Resources
Base pay: $52,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,400
Employee ID: 121409

Donese Randolph works as a HR Generalist 1 for Children's Services within Regional Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Donese earned $52,800 in 2026.

Davida Jones

Dcs Corporal/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,716

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $52,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,716
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,393
Employee ID: 428835

At Children's Services, Davida Jones serves as a Dcs Corporal within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,716.

Alena Cortez

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,675

Sub-department: Executive Dir-Preventive Srvs
Base pay: $51,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,675
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alekseevna

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,300
Employee ID: 506481

Alena Cortez holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Children's Services within Executive Dir-Preventive Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,675.

Sarah Hatton

Education Consultant 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,416

Sub-department: Education Consultation Staff
Base pay: $52,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,416
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,368
Employee ID: 462615

Sarah Hatton holds the role of Education Consultant 1 at Children's Services within Education Consultation Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,416.

Dirrick Slaughter

Dcs Transportation Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,416

Sub-department: Transportation Officers
Base pay: $52,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,416
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Gomez

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,368
Employee ID: 613633

Dirrick Slaughter works as a Dcs Transportation Officer for Children's Services within Transportation Officers. Their status is full-time. Dirrick earned $52,416 in 2026.

Judy Gurien

Dcs Transportation Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,392

Sub-department: Transportation Officers
Base pay: $52,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,392
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,366
Employee ID: 140595

Judy Gurien works as a Dcs Transportation Officer for Children's Services within Transportation Officers. Their status is full-time. Judy earned $52,392 in 2026.

Shleena Overcast

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,380

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

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,365
Employee ID: 508981

At Children's Services, Shleena Overcast serves as a Dcs Case Manager 1* within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,380.

Jasmine Paul

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,380

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $52,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,365
Employee ID: 653272

At Children's Services, Jasmine Paul serves as a Dcs Case Manager 1* within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,380.

Barbara Clark

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,296

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $52,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,296
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,358
Employee ID: 455661

At Children's Services, Barbara Clark serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,296.

Angela Strickland

Dcs Intelligence Analyst/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,260

Sub-department: JJ Policy & Programs
Base pay: $52,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,355
Employee ID: 117318

At Children's Services, Angela Strickland serves as a Dcs Intelligence Analyst within Jj Policy & Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,260.

Susannah Petty

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,118

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $50,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,118
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,241
Employee ID: 394404

At Children's Services, Susannah Petty serves as a Administrative Secretary within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,118.

Kelsey Sheppard

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,103

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $50,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mercer

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,236
Employee ID: 568787

Kelsey Sheppard is a Administrative Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,103.

Devin Reed

Dcs Corporal/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Transportation Logistics
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 639275

Devin Reed works as a Dcs Corporal for Children's Services within Transportation Logistics. Their status is full-time. Devin earned $52,092 in 2026.

Jessi Ashworth

HR Generalist 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,080

Sub-department: CO Human Resources
Base pay: $52,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,080
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,340
Employee ID: 571162

At Children's Services, Jessi Ashworth serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Co Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,080.

Myrika Mills

HR Generalist 1/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,080

Sub-department: CO Human Resources
Base pay: $52,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,080
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,340
Employee ID: 712179

At Children's Services, Myrika Mills serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Co Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,080.

Sharon Schonover

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,080

Sub-department: Dir-IA,SIU,AccEng,Chld Fatalty
Base pay: $52,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,080
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,340
Employee ID: 670612

Sharon Schonover works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Children's Services within Dir-Ia,Siu,Acceng,Chld Fatalty. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $52,080 in 2026.

Amanda Lokey

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,055

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $50,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,259
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,055
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,233
Employee ID: 617890

Amanda Lokey holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Children's Services within Regional Clerical Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,055.

Sheronda Chaffin

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$52,047

Sub-department: Regional Clerical Support
Base pay: $50,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,251
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,047
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,233
Employee ID: 547985

Sheronda Chaffin holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Children's Services within Regional Clerical Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,047.

Breanna English

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 712284

Breanna English is a Dcs Case Manager 1* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,960.

Regan Evans

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 713039

Regan Evans 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 $51,960.

Shanissia Fitts

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dionna

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 528348

Shanissia Fitts is a Dcs Case Manager 1* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,960.

Kennedy Fitzgerald

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 709476

Kennedy Fitzgerald 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 $51,960.

Haseebullah Ahmadi

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 718559

Haseebullah Ahmadi 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 $51,960.

Audrey Amort

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 722225

Audrey Amort is a Dcs Case Manager 1* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,960.

Lakeyia Bell

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 714675

Lakeyia Bell works as a Dcs Case Manager 1* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Lakeyia earned $51,960 in 2026.

Luis Benitez

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 715217

Luis Benitez works as a Dcs Case Manager 1* for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. Luis earned $51,960 in 2026.

Markayla Bernard

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 718565

Markayla Bernard is a Dcs Case Manager 1* at Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,960.

Ryley Brannon

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 718046

At Children's Services, Ryley Brannon serves as a Dcs Case Manager 1* within Case Managers-Child Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,960.

Daphne Brown

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 719922

Daphne Brown is a Dcs Case Manager 1* at Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,960.

John Campbell

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers-Child Safety
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 722233

John Campbell works as a Dcs Case Manager 1* for Children's Services within Case Managers-Child Safety. Their status is full-time. John earned $51,960 in 2026.

Kalee Carlson

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 705380

Kalee Carlson works as a Dcs Case Manager 1* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Kalee earned $51,960 in 2026.

Bianca Curtis

Dcs Case Manager 1*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Case Managers - Child Programs
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 712631

Bianca Curtis works as a Dcs Case Manager 1* for Children's Services within Case Managers - Child Programs. Their status is full-time. Bianca earned $51,960 in 2026.