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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Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Sierra Gillette is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 81 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,544.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jodie Miller serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mltc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,540.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Christian Sigman holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,526.
Correctional Program Manager 2/Correction
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At Correction, Steven Palk serves as a Correctional Program Manager 2 within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,507.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Michelina Ralston works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. Michelina earned $65,504 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Emily Wall is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,502.
Maintenance Plumber 2/Correction
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Terry Staggs works as a Maintenance Plumber 2 for Correction within Tcix Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. Terry earned $65,498 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Anthony Kale holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,498.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Earls works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $65,489 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Gussie Goodman serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,479.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Samiqua Liphford is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,473.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Leon Oatman is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,448.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Deborah Tipton works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $65,448 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Christopher Brewer holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,448.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brian Gouldy holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,448.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Tracy Green serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,448.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Stephen Hritz serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,448.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Clay Steele holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,448.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jackie Williams holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,448.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Casey Barnes serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Maryville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,436.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Rebecca Calhoun Gouge holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,424.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Peggy Smith is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,419.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Aaron Lacey serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Clinton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,400.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Victoria Mosley holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,390.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Gwendolyn Gingery holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,381.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Matthew Nagle works as a Doc Teacher for Correction within Wtsp Academic Education. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $65,364 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kandi Johnson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,364.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Keshaun Urquhart holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,358.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Darius Porter serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,358.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, William Daniels serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,358.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Taneka Donaldson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blanton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,340.
Correctional Program Manager 2/Correction
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Kevin Stout holds the role of Correctional Program Manager 2 at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,330.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ryan Johnson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,313.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Sandra Fish holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,308.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shamar Andrews holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,301.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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James Gentry works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. James earned $65,298 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Gabriel Simmons is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,290.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tab Abbott is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,285.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Felicia Mitchell is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,278.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Lindsay Walley works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Lindsay earned $65,274 in 2026.