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 81

Laquisha Perkins

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$47,251

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $46,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,251
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lemore

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,845
Employee ID: 350069

Laquisha Perkins holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,251.

Sharon Smith

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$47,251

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $46,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,251
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,845
Employee ID: 545198

Sharon Smith holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,251.

Kelley Patterson

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,848

Sub-department: Permanency Team
Base pay: $46,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,848
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,904
Employee ID: 119828

Kelley Patterson works as a Secretary for Children's Services within Permanency Team. Their status is full-time. Kelley earned $46,848 in 2026.

Alicia Steudlein

Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,671

Sub-department: Eligibility Team
Base pay: $45,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,671
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,797
Employee ID: 160464

Alicia Steudlein 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 $46,671.

Vantasya Price

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,572

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $46,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Sherneyce

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,881
Employee ID: 571936

Vantasya Price is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,572.

Jasmine Sharpe

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,572

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $46,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jenae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,881
Employee ID: 654396

Jasmine Sharpe holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,572.

Alicia Walker

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,572

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $46,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: LaShay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,881
Employee ID: 654930

At Children's Services, Alicia Walker serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,572.

Jennifer Sebastian Martin

Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,379

Sub-department: Permanency Team
Base pay: $45,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,379
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ana

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,772
Employee ID: 605544

At Children's Services, Jennifer Sebastian Martin serves as a Secretary within Permanency Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,379.

Ada Flaherty

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,357

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $45,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,357
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Maureen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,770
Employee ID: 467430

At Children's Services, Ada Flaherty serves as a Administrative Secretary within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,357.

Cathleen Denler

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,355

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $45,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,355
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,770
Employee ID: 467428

At Children's Services, Cathleen Denler serves as a Administrative Secretary within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,355.

Katie Bennett

Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,227

Sub-department: Eligibility Team
Base pay: $45,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,035
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,227
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elyse

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,766
Employee ID: 466699

Katie Bennett is a Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int* at Children's Services within Eligibility Team. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,227.

Tara Phillips

Training Specialist/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$46,152

Sub-department: Curriculum Development Team
Base pay: $46,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,152
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Josephine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,846
Employee ID: 709875

Tara Phillips holds the role of Training Specialist at Children's Services within Curriculum Development Team. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,152.

Lewis Preston

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,960

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $45,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Frederick

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,830
Employee ID: 655927

Lewis Preston holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,960.

Michelle Sangster

Dcs Intelligence Analyst/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,748

Sub-department: JJ Policy & Programs
Base pay: $44,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,084
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,748
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,722
Employee ID: 138597

At Children's Services, Michelle Sangster serves as a Dcs Intelligence Analyst within Jj Policy & Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,748.

Wedad Abed

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,743

Sub-department: Legislation
Base pay: $44,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,743
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jamal

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,722
Employee ID: 645439

Wedad Abed is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Children's Services within Legislation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,743.

John Arnold

Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,733

Sub-department: Eligibility Team
Base pay: $44,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,081
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,733
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,721
Employee ID: 625082

At Children's Services, John Arnold serves as a Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int* within Eligibility Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,733.

Claire Hodson

Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int*/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,727

Sub-department: Eligibility Team
Base pay: $44,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,727
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,721
Employee ID: 625083

Claire Hodson works as a Dcs Maximization Specialist - Int* for Children's Services within Eligibility Team. Their status is full-time. Claire earned $45,727 in 2026.

Yvette Eaddy

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,666

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $44,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,074
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,666
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,716
Employee ID: 385014

Yvette Eaddy works as a Administrative Secretary for Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. Their status is full-time. Yvette earned $45,666 in 2026.

Karen Loney

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,666

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $44,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,074
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,666
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,716
Employee ID: 123308

Karen Loney works as a Administrative Secretary for Children's Services within Health and Wellness. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $45,666 in 2026.

Lilian Adkins

Dcs Intake Supervisor/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,533

Sub-department: Child Abuse Hotline
Base pay: $45,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,533
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Simmons

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,794
Employee ID: 450076

Lilian Adkins holds the role of Dcs Intake Supervisor at Children's Services within Child Abuse Hotline. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,533.

Carrie Bohannon-Holpp

Clerk 3/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,489

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $44,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,489
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,699
Employee ID: 113195

Carrie Bohannon-Holpp is a Clerk 3 at Children's Services within Health and Wellness. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,489.

Mindy Hoofard

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,253

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $44,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,069
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,253
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,682
Employee ID: 629367

At Children's Services, Mindy Hoofard serves as a Administrative Secretary within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,253.

Amber Woodlee

Administrative Secretary/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,090

Sub-department: Regional Legal Support Staff
Base pay: $44,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,086
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,090
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,667
Employee ID: 585982

Amber Woodlee is a Administrative Secretary at Children's Services within Regional Legal Support Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,090.

Shurman Ellis

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 713291

Shurman Ellis holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.

Deborah Allen

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 581998

Deborah Allen holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.

Mariah Allen

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719195

Mariah Allen is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Jelynne Baltimore

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 720504

Jelynne Baltimore is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Vincent Clay

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Andre

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 651363

At Children's Services, Vincent Clay serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Charles Conway

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: DeWayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 638337

Charles Conway is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Carol Danford

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dale

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 619368

At Children's Services, Carol Danford serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Edwin Dilworth

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719564

Edwin Dilworth works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Edwin earned $45,000 in 2026.

Jeree Harris-Smith

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shquanda

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 665931

Jeree Harris-Smith works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Jeree earned $45,000 in 2026.

Ivy Houston

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 706520

Ivy Houston holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.

Cortney Jones

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 713297

At Children's Services, Cortney Jones serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Destiny Jones

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719197

At Children's Services, Destiny Jones serves as a Dcs Officer within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Elyzia Jones

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 715588

Elyzia Jones is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Christian Maynard

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 720502

Christian Maynard is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Lucy Mcneil

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 719567

Lucy Mcneil is a Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,000.

Jesse Minor

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 720533

Jesse Minor works as a Dcs Officer for Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $45,000 in 2026.

Tia Peoples

Dcs Officer/Children's Services

2026 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: John S Wilder Yuth DevlpmtCntr
Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rayniese

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,750
Employee ID: 544728

Tia Peoples holds the role of Dcs Officer at Children's Services within John S Wilder Yuth Devlpmtcntr. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.