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 Officer 1*/Correction
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Brian Hernandez holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,488.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Ethan Klemenz is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,488.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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At Correction, Jeremy Langford serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,488.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Shaina Lavery is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,488.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Gregory Owens holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,488.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Ronald Spurlock works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $53,488 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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At Correction, Asianna Trice serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,488.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Amaru Xi Ali 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 $53,488.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Cynthia Steven 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 $53,488.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Demarsha Sheppard works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Demarsha earned $53,488 in 2026.
Procurement Officer 2/Correction
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Shannon Lowry works as a Procurement Officer 2 for Correction within Tca Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $53,400 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Christy Ladd works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Correction within Gallatin. Their status is full-time. Christy earned $53,393 in 2026.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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William Farley holds the role of Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Central Communication Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,299.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Emily Lessie holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,240.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Alexis Pelaez holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Carmen Crawford works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Carmen earned $53,148 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Amber Jackson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blountville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,148.
Sentence/Docketing Analyst 2*/Correction
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Tiara Jackson holds the role of Sentence/Docketing Analyst 2* at Correction within Sentence Management Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jakira Kimble holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Cassie Martin works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Cleveland. Their status is full-time. Cassie earned $53,148 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Brittany Shoate works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $53,148 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Daniel Westerling works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $53,148 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jaranika Wheeler holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Somerville Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kassidy Wheeler is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,148.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Charles Bullard is a Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Criminal Conviction Record Uni. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,076.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Kimberly Simmons works as a Administrative Secretary for Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $53,063 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Ketron Wells is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,051.
Administrative Assistant 2/Correction
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Camille Cole works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Correction within Djrc Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. Camille earned $53,028 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Jennifer Bogle works as a Administrative Secretary for Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $52,996 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Lea Simmons serves as a Secretary within Bccx Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,986.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Natalie Clausel serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Memphis Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,985.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Tori Stout works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Tori earned $52,985 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Deana Rhymer holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Necx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,971.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Tammy Campbell holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Necx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,937.
Prob/Par Officer 1*/Correction
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Eric Mcknight works as a Prob/Par Officer 1* for Correction within Lawrenceburg. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $52,928 in 2026.
Procurement Officer 2/Correction
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Andrea Flanagan holds the role of Procurement Officer 2 at Correction within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,920.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Kelcie Evans works as a Intelligence Analyst- Doc for Correction within Central Communication Center. Their status is full-time. Kelcie earned $52,876 in 2026.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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At Correction, Stephanie Foster serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Wtsp Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,868.
Procurement Officer 1/Correction
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Rachel Simmons is a Procurement Officer 1 at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,771.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Correction
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Indira Omoruyi works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* for Correction within Dsnf Behavioral Health Services. Their status is full-time. Indira earned $52,752 in 2026.