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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Micah Pearson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Floating Security Crews. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,512.
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At Correction, Camaron Penrod serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Floating Security Crews. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,512.
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Demarie Davis works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Floating Security Crews. Their status is full-time. Demarie earned $64,512 in 2026.
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Caren Webb is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Floating Security Crews. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,512.
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Romero Wilson works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Floating Security Crews. Their status is full-time. Romero earned $64,512 in 2026.
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At Correction, Patrick John serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,512.
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Billy Genovese holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,511.
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Steven Simpson holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,510.
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Melinda Justin is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,509.
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Austin Mathus holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,508.
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At Correction, Susan Cook serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,507.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Taneshia Douglas is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,506.
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Eboney Dewalt holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,506.
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At Correction, Chloe Davis serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,502.
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Harry Alexander works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Harry earned $64,500 in 2026.
Auditor 3/Correction
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Amin Ghattas is a Auditor 3 at Correction within Inspector General. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,500.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kevin Kennedy is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,498.
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Kristin Schreter holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,497.
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At Correction, Alyssa Click serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,494.
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At Correction, Randy Yeargan serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,494.
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Tessa Jordan holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,493.
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At Correction, Daniel Eikel serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,490.
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Jamie Choate is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,490.
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Candance Vandermark works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Candance earned $64,489 in 2026.
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William Hook is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,489.
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Josten Reed works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Josten earned $64,488 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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David Stanfield works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Lebanon. Their status is full-time. David earned $64,488 in 2026.
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Michael Stedam is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,487.
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Corey Moon holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,486.
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Brittney Young holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,477.
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At Correction, Breanna Isabel serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,477.
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Vidalia Gonzalez-Gibson works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Vidalia earned $64,474 in 2026.
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David Loyd holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,473.
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Joshua Williams is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,471.
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At Correction, Christopher French serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,470.
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Mason Wooden holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,470.
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Jermey Forrester holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,469.
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Warren Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,464.
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Randi Brown works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Randi earned $64,460 in 2026.
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Joey Stout is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,460.