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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Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Clinton Nichols is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Dsnf Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,508.
Psychiatric Chaplain 2/Correction
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Tony Cathey works as a Psychiatric Chaplain 2 for Correction within Mccx Chaplain. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $56,472 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Antonio Byrd serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,448.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Markee Carter serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,448.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ladarryl Hawkins holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,448.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Heath Tinker is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,447.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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At Correction, Kenneth Willeby serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Fleet Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,441.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Kamere Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Joshua Bryant is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Lorie Dellinger works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Lorie earned $56,425 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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At Correction, Nathan Dupre serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Jessica Gonzalez-Oxlaj is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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At Correction, Michael Howard serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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At Correction, Tyler Mcbride serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Jeremy Patrick holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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At Correction, Corey Stewart serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Stephen Willett works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $56,425 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Adrienne Toney serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Gallatin. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,421.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Elizabeth Parrott is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,389.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Derick Finley serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Cookeville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,387.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Lucas Cagle holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Dresden. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,383.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Steven Hunter works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Gallatin. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $56,372 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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Patricia Armstrong is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Correction within Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,316.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Curtis Phillips serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Jasper. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,304.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tim'Mesha Hall is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,304.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Thomas Lamkin works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $56,304 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kedron Pryor is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,304.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Alyson Stevens is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blountville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,304.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Desirea Taylor is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Dyersburg. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,304.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Tiny Taylor works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Tiny earned $56,304 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jewell Weeks holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Athens. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,304.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jeromy Bell is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Union City. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,304.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Aisha Martin works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. Aisha earned $56,304 in 2026.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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Ethan Earls is a Executive Secretary at Correction within Djrc Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,297.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Michelle Banks serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,280.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Sam Coffey is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Chattanooga Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,134.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Kayla Parsons serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,134.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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William Carpenter holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,112.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Justin Justice is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,112.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Jorge Ortuno works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $56,112 in 2026.