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.
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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
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Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Keri Parker is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Djrc Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,429.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Brandi Brewer works as a Administrative Secretary for Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. Brandi earned $50,425 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Lesa Bunting holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Johnson City. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,425.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Stephen Parks is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Necx Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,425.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Robert Matthews holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Tca Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,424.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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James Atkielski holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Tca Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,424.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Shanon Howard is a Accounting Technician 1 at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,424.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Alyson Angel holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Bccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,422.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Joanne Baldwin works as a Administrative Secretary for Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Joanne earned $50,304 in 2026.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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At Correction, Laura Gray serves as a Storekeeper 2 within Nwcx Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,304.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Brandi Scott is a Administrative Secretary at Correction within Nwcx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,304.
Food Service Steward 1*/Correction
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Juanita Williams holds the role of Food Service Steward 1* at Correction within Nwcx Dietary. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,298.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Alyssa Vest holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Chattanooga Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,268.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Aya Shanoun works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Correction within Management Information Systems. Their status is full-time. Aya earned $50,267 in 2026.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Wanda Ware holds the role of Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Dsnf Commissary. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,196.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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David Webb is a Administrative Secretary at Correction within Dresden. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,178.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Leigh Brewer is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Dresden. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,129.
Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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At Correction, Eric Gaines serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Rmsi Inmate Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,112.
Secretary/Correction
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Miranda Bearden is a Secretary at Correction within Nwcx Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,064.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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John Dyer is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Johnson City Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,004.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Rose Jones serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,956.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Lori Parker serves as a Secretary within Clarksville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,944.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Cassie Peone serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Tcix Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,932.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Kathy Balogun is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Wtsp Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,932.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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David Barton works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Necx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $49,932 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Josiah Bynum holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,932.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Angela Emmons works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $49,932 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Kenneth Fowler holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Mltc Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,932.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Erika Jackson works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Nashville Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. Erika earned $49,932 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jherykah Ard serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Mltc Vocational Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,932.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Jonathan Hickman works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $49,921 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Elizabeth Toomey works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Johnson City Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $49,920 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Amanda Weaber is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,920.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Lynetta Wilkerson holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,920.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Shatona Williams is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Necx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,920.
Procurement Officer 1/Correction
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Gregory Choate holds the role of Procurement Officer 1 at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,785.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Marina Elkommos Zakhary serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Dcco Community Supervision. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,751.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Suzy Lancaster holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Columbia. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,681.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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At Correction, Larry Harlan serves as a Storekeeper 2 within Rmsi Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,674.
Prob/Par Officer 1*/Correction
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Misty Pellar holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 1* at Correction within Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,656.