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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David Yox works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. David earned $61,744 in 2026.
Correctional Compliance Manager/Correction
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Bambi Brewer is a Correctional Compliance Manager at Correction within Nwcx Fire & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,704.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tiffany Robertson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Gallatin. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,695.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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At Correction, Candace Elliott serves as a Correctional Academy Inst 1 within Community Supervision Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,611.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Alicia Steele holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,611.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tamara Parker is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,592.
Maintenance Electrician 2/Correction
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Daniel Debord holds the role of Maintenance Electrician 2 at Correction within Rmsi Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,572.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Felicia Martin holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Djrc Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,551.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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James Bowman works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. James earned $61,536 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Eric Paulk holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,488.
Procurement Officer 2/Correction
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Julia Clem is a Procurement Officer 2 at Correction within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,488.
Facilities Safety Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jeffrey Ogden serves as a Facilities Safety Officer 2* within Wtsp Fire & Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,488.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Anthony Sanders works as a Correctional Academy Inst 1 for Correction within Tca Training. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $61,482 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Susan Tarkington works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $61,457 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Lynsi Johnson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 20 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,419.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Gerald Sanford serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,388.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tabitha Jefferson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Tullahoma. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,388.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Marquita Payne serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,384.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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At Correction, Victoria Luangrath serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,382.
Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2/Correction
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At Correction, Seth Billingsley serves as a Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2 within Necx Plant Maintenance & Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,359.
Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 3/Correction
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Austin Betty is a Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 3 at Correction within Tcix Plant Maintenance & Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,344.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Martin Tedford is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,344.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Shameka Riddick holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Knoxville Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,328.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Sharika Michael works as a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist for Correction within Co Ippo. Their status is full-time. Sharika earned $61,327 in 2026.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Matthew Isbell is a Correctional Academy Inst 1 at Correction within Tca Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,325.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Sharla Graves works as a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist for Correction within Co Ippo. Their status is full-time. Sharla earned $61,323 in 2026.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Douglas Lawhorn serves as a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist within Bccx Ippo. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,322.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Beatriz Villa is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,322.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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Kimberly Jairels works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $61,322 in 2026.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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At Correction, Audra Loshbough serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Bccx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,321.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Joel Colton holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Pre-Release. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,321.
Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2/Correction
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Curtis Hensley holds the role of Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 2 at Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,321.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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At Correction, Richard Vela serves as a Correctional Academy Inst 1 within Tca Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,321.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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K Lee Mesnard holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,272.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Myah Mota works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Myah earned $61,244 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Fateshjia Russell holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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David Barkley works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. David earned $61,244 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jamol Blamo is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kyasia Hale is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,220.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brent Buckles works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Brent earned $61,220 in 2026.