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Correction

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$371.6M
Employees
5,468
Median total
$65,044
Highest record
$266,544

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$66,889 (98%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$1,064 (2%)
  • 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
$51,204
$59,032
$65,044
$71,479
$83,964

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).

Largest job titles

Correctional Officer 2*
1,673 · $64,655
Prob/Par Officer 2*
527 · $60,888
Correctional Corporal
364 · $69,342
Correctional Sergeant
232 · $74,822

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.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Marcus Pickle

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
David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
504161

Marcus Pickle 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.

Darrel Pope

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
723617

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

Jason Porter

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
Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,766
Employee ID
366721

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

Bryson Pullon

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
Turner

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
720622

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

Evan Ramsey

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
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723279

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

Issayah Ray

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$51,204
Sub-department
BCCX Administration
Base pay
$51,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,204
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
721947

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

Heath Rexroat

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
Steven

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723629

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

Jordan Rice

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
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723693

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

Ariyani Robinson

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
Lavette

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
717543

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

Anna Rogers

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
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
721246

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

Ashton Rowe

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
Christopher

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
710235

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

Austin Rushing

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
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
719206

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

Andrew Russell

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
Larry

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
715457

Andrew Russell 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.

Abidemi Salawu

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
Olanrewaju

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
717359

Abidemi Salawu 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.

Joselin Sanchez Miranda

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
Jesenia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
717350

Joselin Sanchez Miranda is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,204.

Walter Sass

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
Henry

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
719209

Walter Sass 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.

Holly Saunders

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
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
720326

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

Georgia Sawyer

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
Is

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
722024

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

Jason Schrock

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$51,204
Sub-department
BCCX Academic Education
Base pay
$51,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,204
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Joel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
718826

At Correction, Jason Schrock serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Bccx Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,204.

Billy Sexton

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
Joe

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723530

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

Brian Shelley

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
Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723524

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

James Shockley

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
Dean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723779

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

Gage Smith

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
Connor

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
700952

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

Mahaley Smith

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
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723626

Mahaley Smith 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.

Eric Spadafora

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
Jay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
717532

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

Lauren Stein

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
Marcel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723536

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

Emily Tanyitong

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
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
719516

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

Ebony Taylor

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$51,204
Sub-department
NWCX 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
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
722106

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

John Taylor

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$51,204
Sub-department
NWCX 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
Patrick

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
722115

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

Willie Taylor

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$51,204
Sub-department
WTSP Unit Management
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
723071

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

Stephen Tittle

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$51,204
Sub-department
NWCX 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
Slade

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723725

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

Richard Toyer

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
717324

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

Allan Torres

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
466826

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

Colby Tucker

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
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
718953

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

Mason Turnbow

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
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
386758

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

Allie Watson

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
Suzana Maria

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
723521

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

Kristy Whitley

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
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
719352

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

Carlton Wilkinson

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
Middle name
Jamal

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
540538

Carlton Wilkinson 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.

Andria Williams

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
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,267
Employee ID
529791

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

George Williams

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
721119

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