Tennessee / Correction / Correctional Officer 1*

Job-title file

Correctional Officer 1*

Supervise and maintain custody of incarcerated individuals, enforce facility rules, and keep the facility secure.

359 employees hold this title in Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $51,204, below the department median of $65,044.

Employees: 359
Total payroll: $18.7M
Role median: $51,204
Agency median: $65,044
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$51,204$56,425+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 359 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Correctional Officer 1* pay vs. Tennessee

Across all employers in Tennessee, the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers — about 6,990 people — is $50,940. Correction pays a median base salary of $62,988 for this role, 24% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Correction sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,690

$46,750

$50,940

$57,740

$62,790

Correction median · $62,988

The bar is the range of annual wages for Correctional Officers and Jailers across every employer in Tennessee, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Correction’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers — about 380,500 people — is $58,940. Correction’s median base salary is 7% above that national figure, about the 56th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,760

$48,640

$58,940

$75,850

$93,220

Correction median · $62,988

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Tennessee range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 2,030 of 2,032 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Correction is $64,050, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Correctional Officer beyond Tennessee

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In Tennessee, the median of $64,050 ranks #6 of 16. See Correctional Officer across all of Tennessee →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California

$115,156 · 24,878

Miami-Dade County

$91,300 · 1,602

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

$86,041 · 562

$79,600 · 5,693

$73,954 · 633

$59,438 · 21,615

$58,638 · 749

$54,682 · 490

Median total compensation for comparable Correctional Officerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Daniel Vaughn

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 706727

Daniel Vaughn holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

David Ward

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: MCCX Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 708480

David Ward holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Nasser Wasef

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: DJRC Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nouman

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 696363

At Correction, Nasser Wasef serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Mark Watson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: NWCX Fiscal Services
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $13,522
Employee ID: 135107

Mark Watson is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Brandi Whitelow

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: WTSP Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lanise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 703944

Brandi Whitelow is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Brianna Williams

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: LaShay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 706737

At Correction, Brianna Williams serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Lacie Wilson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: MCCX Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Miranda

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 713197

Lacie Wilson works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Lacie earned $52,488 in 2026.

Daisy Wishaw

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: TCIX Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 713583

Daisy Wishaw holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Charles Womack

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: NECX Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kennon

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 712880

Charles Womack works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $52,488 in 2026.

Garrett Worthington

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: BCCX Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 713309

Garrett Worthington holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Jason Frazier

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: MCCX Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 368453

Jason Frazier holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Robert Moore

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: DSNF Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jacob

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 704344

Robert Moore holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Xavion Woods

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: WTSP Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 713006

Xavion Woods holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Dennis Walker

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: NECX Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 711134

Dennis Walker is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Alamzeb Yousafzai

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: NECX Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Khan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 714824

At Correction, Alamzeb Yousafzai serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Alexis Whiteside

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: DSNF Core Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dominique

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 713300

Alexis Whiteside works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. Alexis earned $52,488 in 2026.

Anuer Ajach

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$52,488

Sub-department: RMSI Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Haar

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 709912

Anuer Ajach is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Kaedyn Stout

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: MCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Malachi

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 721722

Kaedyn Stout holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Chester Huggins

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: TCIX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723283

Chester Huggins works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Chester earned $51,204 in 2026.

Da'Niyasia Robinson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: WTSP Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 719504

Da'Niyasia Robinson is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,204.

Miguel Perez

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: BCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 718867

Miguel Perez holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Blake Perry

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: MCCX Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723965

Blake Perry works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Blake earned $51,204 in 2026.

Sergio Perry

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: DJRC Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Daqwanne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723754

Sergio Perry works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Sergio earned $51,204 in 2026.

Sadie Peterson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: MCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723567

Sadie Peterson is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,204.

Bethany Amos

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: NECX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723523

Bethany Amos is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,204.

Carlos Anderson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: WTSP Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723280

Carlos Anderson holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Lydianna Alvarez

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: BCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723621

Lydianna Alvarez holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Michael August

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: DSNF Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 717486

Michael August holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Jesse Balsley

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: BCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 721922

Jesse Balsley holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Samual Azzalini

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: BCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lloyd

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 721946

Samual Azzalini is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,204.

James Baty

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: MCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723528

James Baty holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Brooklyn Baxter

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: DJRC Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723758

At Correction, Brooklyn Baxter serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,204.

Christopher Beach

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: NECX Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 717273

Christopher Beach is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,204.

Cory Beal

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: RMSI Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723916

Cory Beal works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Cory earned $51,204 in 2026.

Jason Beshada

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: MCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 723569

Jason Beshada holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Bailey Bethea

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: BCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 718918

Bailey Bethea holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Fredrionna Birdsong

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: DJRC Housing Unit Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 717334

Fredrionna Birdsong is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,204.

Marquvious Blackburn

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: MLTC Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 717003

Marquvious Blackburn holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.

Lauren Black

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: BCCX Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Grace

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 634244

Lauren Black works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Lauren earned $51,204 in 2026.

Zlaire Boclarie

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp

$51,204

Sub-department: DJRC Core Security
Base pay: $51,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dorothy

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,267
Employee ID: 647491

Zlaire Boclarie holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,204.