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.
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Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brandon Etzel holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,910.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shaun Finch holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,910.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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James Riter is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,910.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jerkesha Williams is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,888.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Javaun Verge is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Murfreesboro Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,881.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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Karmen Jackson holds the role of Executive Secretary at Correction within Dsnf Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,863.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Cody Powers serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,824.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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James Chirco holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 80 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,765.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Mark Escue holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 60 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,765.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Dorphiuse Rawls works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. Dorphiuse earned $61,765 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Joshua Bacon holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Johnson City. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Sherderricka Clay is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Roderick Davison Sr works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. Roderick earned $61,764 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Danielle Garrett works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Jacksboro. Their status is full-time. Danielle earned $61,764 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Maria Gregory is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Katie Howell works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Katie earned $61,764 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Wendy James holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Dickson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kelvin Jenkins works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Kelvin earned $61,764 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Terry Johnson works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Terry earned $61,764 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Samuel Polk holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Donna Poindexter serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Matthew Smithers is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jacksboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Shertoya Vaughn holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Edward Yeager holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Karina Stanford holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Somerville Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,764.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Brianna Hartley serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,744.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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David Yox works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. David earned $61,744 in 2026.
Correctional Compliance Manager/Correction
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Bambi Brewer is a Correctional Compliance Manager at Correction within Nwcx Fire & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,704.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tiffany Robertson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Gallatin. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,695.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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At Correction, Candace Elliott serves as a Correctional Academy Inst 1 within Community Supervision Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,611.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Alicia Steele holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,611.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tamara Parker is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,592.
Maintenance Electrician 2/Correction
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Daniel Debord holds the role of Maintenance Electrician 2 at Correction within Rmsi Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,572.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Felicia Martin holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Djrc Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,551.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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James Bowman works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. James earned $61,536 in 2026.
Procurement Officer 2/Correction
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Julia Clem is a Procurement Officer 2 at Correction within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,488.
Facilities Safety Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jeffrey Ogden serves as a Facilities Safety Officer 2* within Wtsp Fire & Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,488.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Eric Paulk holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,488.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Anthony Sanders works as a Correctional Academy Inst 1 for Correction within Tca Training. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $61,482 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Susan Tarkington works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $61,457 in 2026.