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Correction

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$371.6M
Employees
5,468
Median total
$65,044
Highest record
$266,544

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$66,889 (98%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$1,064 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$51,204
$59,032
$65,044
$71,479
$83,964

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).

Largest job titles

Correctional Officer 2*
1,673 · $64,655
Prob/Par Officer 2*
527 · $60,888
Correctional Corporal
364 · $69,342
Correctional Sergeant
232 · $74,822

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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Similar departments

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

Employees

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Bryon Radka

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
TCIX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
589017

At Correction, Bryon Radka serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Deborah Riley

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DJRC Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
100592

Deborah Riley is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Michael Rodgers

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
MCCX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Paul

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
434563

Michael Rodgers works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $62,544 in 2026.

Vanessa Rodriguez

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
RMSI Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Monique

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
459275

Vanessa Rodriguez holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,544.

Zane Rowe-Flowers

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
RMSI Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Doreen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
592261

Zane Rowe-Flowers is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Kaitlyn Royal

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
TCIX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
627432

At Correction, Kaitlyn Royal serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Mioshia Sadler

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
ShaQuintin

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
621354

Mioshia Sadler works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. Mioshia earned $62,544 in 2026.

Jarred Sessor

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
637621

Jarred Sessor holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,544.

Miracle Shumaker

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
WTSP Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
570092

Miracle Shumaker is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Curtis Sims

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Dylan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
637063

Curtis Sims holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,544.

David Smith

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
RMSI Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
brian

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
592134

At Correction, David Smith serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Jessie Smith

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
TCIX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Daniel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
588971

Jessie Smith is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Ronald Smith

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
TCIX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Eugene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
593509

Ronald Smith is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Simonne Snipes

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
WTSP Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
637205

Simonne Snipes is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Jacob Southern

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
TCIX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
657526

Jacob Southern works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $62,544 in 2026.

Joey Stephens

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Dale

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
626929

Joey Stephens works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joey earned $62,544 in 2026.

Thomas Taylor

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
602553

Thomas Taylor is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Elijah Tischhauser

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
618808

Elijah Tischhauser is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Laura Tisdale

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DJRC Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Kristina

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
618694

Laura Tisdale holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,544.

Courtland Tolbert

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lamart

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
626903

Courtland Tolbert works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Courtland earned $62,544 in 2026.

Jameshia Trenell

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
MLTC Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
620726

Jameshia Trenell is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mltc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Damitrious Tucker

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
595847

Damitrious Tucker holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,544.

Kimberly Venuto

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
MLTC Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
575787

At Correction, Kimberly Venuto serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mltc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Drew Victory

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Alan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
653091

Drew Victory works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Drew earned $62,544 in 2026.

National Waits

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
TCIX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Velvet

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
653388

At Correction, National Waits serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Shellie Walker

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
BCCX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
654646

Shellie Walker works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Shellie earned $62,544 in 2026.

Sylvester Warner

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
MLTC Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Wayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
626692

Sylvester Warner holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,544.

Dana Williams

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
MLTC Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ray

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
626693

Dana Williams is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mltc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Sondra Willingham

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
WTSP Unit Management
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
363550

Sondra Willingham is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Cieara Willis

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Latrice

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
597986

At Correction, Cieara Willis serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Kristina Winn

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Blayre

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
573494

Kristina Winn is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Christina Woodall

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
595334

At Correction, Christina Woodall serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Ryan Alexander

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Baker

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
547002

Ryan Alexander works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $62,544 in 2026.

Dustin Almojuela

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
RMSI Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Wayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
655599

At Correction, Dustin Almojuela serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.

Ayannah Artis

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DJRC Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
647468

Ayannah Artis is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Daniel Barber

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
624243

Daniel Barber is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Landon Barlow

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
518513

Landon Barlow is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.

Ayaina Benjamin

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Shanna kay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
595807

Ayaina Benjamin holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,544.

Steve Billman

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
TCIX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
492989

Steve Billman works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Steve earned $62,544 in 2026.

Matthew Bowen

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$62,544
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$62,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Jason

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,212
Employee ID
653208

At Correction, Matthew Bowen serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.