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 2*/Correction
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Sherry Cox works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Sherry earned $66,317 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Luke Burns is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,310.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Margaret Gore serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Clinton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,289.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Nikki Barry holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,282.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Cynthia Craig holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,276.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Austin Frye works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Dickson. Their status is full-time. Austin earned $66,276 in 2026.
Maintenance Plumber 2/Correction
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At Correction, Carlos Artidiello serves as a Maintenance Plumber 2 within Necx Plant Maintenance & Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,273.
Institutional Prob/Par Spvsr/Correction
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Jennifer Crews works as a Institutional Prob/Par Spvsr for Correction within Tcix Ippo. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $66,267 in 2026.
Facilities Safety Officer 2*/Correction
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Ryan Snelling holds the role of Facilities Safety Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,265.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Kelvin Smith serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,263.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Katie Griffith holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,255.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Katherine Burling is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,253.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Red Warren is a Correctional Academy Inst 1 at Correction within Community Supervision Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,250.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Taylor Ueal works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $66,249 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shelby Bartel is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,246.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Rook Lawson works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Rook earned $66,246 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Marny Hambright is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,246.
Maintenance Plumber 2/Correction
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Timothy Redmon works as a Maintenance Plumber 2 for Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $66,244 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Grumeul Fitz serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,243.
Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2/Correction
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Jerry Couch works as a Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2 for Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $66,242 in 2026.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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Melissa Hoffman is a Executive Secretary at Correction within Wtsp Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,238.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Terry Prater holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,234.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Robert Bone is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,233.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Gwendolyn Hayes serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Transitional Housing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,228.
Maintenance Carpenter 2/Correction
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At Correction, Terry Stout serves as a Maintenance Carpenter 2 within Necx Plant Maintenance & Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,228.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Melvin Walker holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,227.
Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2/Correction
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David Phillips works as a Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2 for Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. David earned $66,225 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Latasha Taylor holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,220.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Jody Khan is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Rmsi Cms/Rfs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,219.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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Patricia Stephens is a Executive Secretary at Correction within Necx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,214.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Gildor Simplice serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Tcix Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,213.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Jeffrey Seiber serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,213.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, James Choate serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,213.
Maintenance Electrician 1/Correction
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Steve Evans holds the role of Maintenance Electrician 1 at Correction within Tca Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,213.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Jennifer Bell is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,213.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Jessica Brown holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,212.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Susan Hyatt serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Johnson City Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,212.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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Wendy Peone works as a Executive Secretary for Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. Wendy earned $66,212 in 2026.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Alex Eskew is a Correctional Academy Inst 1 at Correction within Tca Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,212.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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Laura Simmons holds the role of Executive Secretary at Correction within Bccx Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,212.