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 Corporal/Correction
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Kendra Knight is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,756.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Decorrus Knight serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,756.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Mark Michalski holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,756.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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David Pruitt works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. David earned $63,756 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ryan Washam is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,756.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Eula Wellington works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Eula earned $63,756 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Qwenton Williams is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,756.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Justin Brawner is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,756.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brandon Pullman works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $63,756 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Janet Cornell holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Nashville Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,752.
Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2/Correction
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Rickey Carr works as a Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2 for Correction within Rmsi Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. Rickey earned $63,751 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Devin Burrow works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Devin earned $63,743 in 2026.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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Andrea Chandler holds the role of HR Generalist 1 at Correction within Bccx Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,737.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Bethany Maynard is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Lebanon. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,737.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Joshua Bruce works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Clinton. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $63,734 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Rebecca Bell serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Dyersburg. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,728.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Shannon Wilkes holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jacksboro. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,728.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jessica King is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,724.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Rebecca Porter is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jacksboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,722.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Michell Sharp serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Tazewell/Claiborne. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,715.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Mark Amin 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 $63,706.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Otis Clinkscale works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Otis earned $63,706 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jacob Cook works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $63,706 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Timothy Davis works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $63,706 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Evan Goodman holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,706.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Melissa Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,706.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Caden Jones is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,706.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Laronda Jones works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Laronda earned $63,706 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Keegan Keck works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Keegan earned $63,706 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Christopher Lynn works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $63,706 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Donna Moses works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Donna earned $63,706 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jamie Jones works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jamie earned $63,706 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Antoinette Morrison holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,706.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Vanessa Bell is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 31 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,706.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Maranda Miles is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Tazewell/Claiborne. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,698.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Latresha Benson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,697.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Elisa Martin works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Madisonville. Their status is full-time. Elisa earned $63,697 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tamarah Lucas is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blanton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,696.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Leah Colwell holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blountville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,693.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Aaron Dickey holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Dandridge Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,692.