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 Tactical Officer 1/Correction
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At Correction, Abigail Whittamore serves as a Correctional Tactical Officer 1 within Oic - Strike Force Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,256.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Dontaveous Curry holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,256.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Rebecca Hutcherson is a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist at Correction within Wtsp Ippo. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,237.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Melissa Hamby serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,236.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Lucy Heymans serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,236.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Thomas Elsea serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,236.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tresa Hayes works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mltc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Tresa earned $64,224 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Benita Monix- Mcintyer is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Memphis Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,212.
Facilities Safety Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Amy Rafferty serves as a Facilities Safety Officer 2* within Rmsi Fire & Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,212.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Michael Robertson serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Central Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,212.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Melinda Shell serves as a Executive Secretary within Nwcx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,212.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Correction
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At Correction, Laura Greer serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Fleet Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,187.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Brenda Bunch serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,164.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Chandace Kopsie serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,164.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Brandi Lyman serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,156.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Orvin Figueroa holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,152.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Joyce Miller serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Chattanooga. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,152.
Psychiatric Chaplain 2/Correction
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Maurice Widener works as a Psychiatric Chaplain 2 for Correction within Necx Chaplain. Their status is full-time. Maurice earned $64,130 in 2026.
Correctional Program Manager 2/Correction
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Nnodi Ajoku works as a Correctional Program Manager 2 for Correction within Criminal Conviction Record Uni. Their status is full-time. Nnodi earned $64,116 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Linda Jones is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Athens. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,093.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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William Sutherland holds the role of Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Necx Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,084.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Steven Crabtree holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,074.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Swahie Smith works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Swahie earned $64,068 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Dwight Drayton works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Springfield. Their status is full-time. Dwight earned $64,062 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Kary Brantley serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,057.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Richard Valentin De Jesus holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,044.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Anthony Poni holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Newport. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,044.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Anna Nordstrom is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Lebanon. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,020.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jimmy Alexander serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,008.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Christian Dunkle holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,008.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Leslie Muller 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 $64,008.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Mark Barnette holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,008.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Terry Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,008.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Randall Norman works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Randall earned $64,008 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Justin Copeland works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $63,996 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Brittney Roberts serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,972.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Mallory Clark works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Mallory earned $63,963 in 2026.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Tracey Hollowell is a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist at Correction within Co Ippo. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,957.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Landon Hughes is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,952.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brian Trevillian works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $63,952 in 2026.