Tennessee / Correction
Agency file
The Correction runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2026, this agency had 5,468 employees with median total compensation of $65,044; the highest distinct record was $266,544.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 5,468 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($65,044) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $83,964 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,204. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Physician/Correction
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At Correction, Eduardo Ortiz serves as a Physician within Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $266,544.
Deputy Commissioner 2/Correction
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Angela Dunbar is a Deputy Commissioner 2 at Correction within Executive. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $253,859.
Commissioner 3/Correction
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At Correction, Frank Strada serves as a Commissioner 3 within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $251,400.
Deputy Commissioner 2/Correction
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At Correction, Richard Muckle serves as a Deputy Commissioner 2 within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $238,798.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Correction
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Heather Bennett Stanford is a Assistant Commissioner 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $237,452.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Correction
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Jillian Bresnahan is a Assistant Commissioner 2 at Correction within Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $220,929.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Correction
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At Correction, Linda Thomas serves as a Assistant Commissioner 2 within Adult Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $213,859.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Correction
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At Correction, Valerie Murtha serves as a Assistant Commissioner 2 within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $213,844.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Hansen serves as a Assistant Commissioner 2 within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $212,980.
General Counsel 2/Correction
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Jennifer Brenner is a General Counsel 2 at Correction within Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $210,006.
Chief of Staff-Doc/Correction
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Elizabeth Foy works as a Chief of Staff-Doc for Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $209,136 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Correction
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Gail Fenkell holds the role of Assistant Commissioner 2 at Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,468.
Tdoc Division Administrator/Correction
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At Correction, Kristen Luttrell serves as a Tdoc Division Administrator within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,895.
Tdoc Division Administrator/Correction
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Jason Lyell is a Tdoc Division Administrator at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $204,894.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Correction
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Bobby Straughter holds the role of Assistant Commissioner 2 at Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,554.
Tdoc Division Administrator/Correction
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Kevin Genovese works as a Tdoc Division Administrator for Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $200,947 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Correction
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Louis Milusnic is a Assistant Commissioner 2 at Correction within Executive. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $198,000.
Fiscal Director 2/Correction
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Ashraf Gabous holds the role of Fiscal Director 2 at Correction within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,961.
Tdoc Division Administrator/Correction
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Christopher Hill holds the role of Tdoc Division Administrator at Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,210.
Tdoc Division Administrator/Correction
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At Correction, Bradley Trate serves as a Tdoc Division Administrator within Adult Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,346.
HR Director 2/Correction
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Anita Ransom is a HR Director 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $191,406.
Tdoc Division Administrator/Correction
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Christopher Palmer works as a Tdoc Division Administrator for Correction within Tcix Laundry. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $188,700 in 2026.
Tdoc Division Administrator/Correction
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Larry Shaw works as a Tdoc Division Administrator for Correction within Engineering. Their status is full-time. Larry earned $183,250 in 2026.
Tdoc Division Administrator/Correction
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Rebecca Harvey works as a Tdoc Division Administrator for Correction within Rehabilitative Services. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $182,306 in 2026.
Chief Nursing Officer/Correction
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Judith Trussell holds the role of Chief Nursing Officer at Correction within Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,458.
Fiscal Director 2/Correction
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Landon Kenderdine is a Fiscal Director 2 at Correction within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,198.
Tdoc Inspector General/Correction
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Kimberly Gulden holds the role of Tdoc Inspector General at Correction within Inspector General. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,812.
Pharmacist 2/Correction
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Lametra Scott works as a Pharmacist 2 for Correction within Health Services. Their status is full-time. Lametra earned $180,616 in 2026.
Warden 4/Correction
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At Correction, Shawn Phillips serves as a Warden 4 within Mccx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $179,919.
Tdoc Behavioral Health Director/Correction
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James Casey holds the role of Tdoc Behavioral Health Director at Correction within Behavioral Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,497.
Deputy General Counsel/Correction
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Daniel Daugherty is a Deputy General Counsel at Correction within Dsnf Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $172,116.
Deputy General Counsel/Correction
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Liberty Lander works as a Deputy General Counsel for Correction within Legal Services. Their status is full-time. Liberty earned $172,116 in 2026.
Deputy General Counsel/Correction
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At Correction, Jeremy Moseley serves as a Deputy General Counsel within Djrc Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,116.
Senior Associate Counsel/Correction
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Elaine Heard is a Senior Associate Counsel at Correction within Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $170,844.
Tdoc Field Services Administrative/Correction
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David Lane holds the role of Tdoc Field Services Administrative at Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,291.
Correctional Administrator/Correction
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At Correction, James Holloway serves as a Correctional Administrator within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,747.
Warden 4/Correction
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At Correction, Brian Eller serves as a Warden 4 within Necx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,851.
Correctional Administrator/Correction
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Jason Clendenion holds the role of Correctional Administrator at Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,771.
Communications Director/Correction
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Dorinda Hanley holds the role of Communications Director at Correction within Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,625.
Fiscal Director 1/Correction
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Melissa Lewis works as a Fiscal Director 1 for Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $167,330 in 2026.