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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Accountant 3/Correction
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Colin Moore works as a Accountant 3 for Correction within Dsnf Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Colin earned $71,004 in 2026.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Melanie Smith works as a HR Generalist 2 for Correction within Bccx Administration. Their status is full-time. Melanie earned $71,004 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Anthony Montgomery serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Columbia. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,999.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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At Correction, Laura Nolen serves as a HR Generalist 2 within Wtsp Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,999.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Brittany Lewis is a HR Generalist 2 at Correction within Necx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,996.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Derek Hawn is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,994.
Facilities Safety Officer 3/Correction
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Steven Shepherd is a Facilities Safety Officer 3 at Correction within Necx Fire & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,993.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Felicia Oden holds the role of HR Generalist 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,992.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Kimberly Hayes is a HR Generalist 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,992.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Elora Stickler works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. Elora earned $70,992 in 2026.
Correctional Academy Inst 2/Correction
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Benjamin Chandler is a Correctional Academy Inst 2 at Correction within Tca Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,992.
Stores Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Patricia Denney serves as a Stores Manager within Bccx Commissary. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,992.
Stores Manager/Correction
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Amie Higdon works as a Stores Manager for Correction within Bccx Warehouse. Their status is full-time. Amie earned $70,992 in 2026.
Stores Manager/Correction
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Connie Ladd is a Stores Manager at Correction within Djrc Warehouse. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,992.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Julie Skinner holds the role of HR Generalist 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,992.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Lynna Bedsole works as a HR Generalist 2 for Correction within Bccx Administration. Their status is full-time. Lynna earned $70,991 in 2026.
Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor/Correction
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Brantalon Carmichael works as a Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor for Correction within Sentence Management Services. Their status is full-time. Brantalon earned $70,991 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ricky Barry holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,986.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Joshua Mccord works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $70,983 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Cody Page is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,980.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Shawn Forrester is a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* at Correction within Necx Plant Maintenance & Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,980.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Donavon Gaines works as a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* for Correction within Rmsi Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. Donavon earned $70,980 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Gabriel Padilla serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Rmsi Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,968.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Daniel Franklin holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,966.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Michael Lopez serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,964.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Marshall Lane serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,963.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Jacob Owens serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,962.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Johnnie Mills is a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* at Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,960.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Ebony Fain holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 50 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,957.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Royal Todd serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within Chattanooga Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,956.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Gregory Brewer serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,955.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Johnny Eastridge works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Johnny earned $70,953 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Joshua Goforth works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $70,946 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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James Mabe works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. James earned $70,942 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Clayton Bentley works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Clayton earned $70,937 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Rockell Delk holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,916.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Brandon Rogers works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Tcix Canine. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $70,903 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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John Draus holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,895.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Christopher Adkisson works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $70,876 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Roscoe Bloodsworth holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,855.