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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Brittany Latham is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,990.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Paquarie Houston holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,985.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Joshua Pate is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,980.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jeffrey Hill is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,974.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brittany Anthony is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,966.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Cody Davis holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,963.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Linda Taylor is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,963.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Sherry Hammond serves as a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist within Co Ippo. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,956.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Keith Richardson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,956.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Fabiola King works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. Fabiola earned $67,944 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jacqueline Thompson holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,938.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kyle Gayheart is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,938.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Steven Main holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,936.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Maryjane Lovell holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,931.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Ariel Garcia holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Central Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,929.
Correctional Program Manager 2/Correction
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Michael Podwys works as a Correctional Program Manager 2 for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $67,921 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Desaree Williamson holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,917.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Lance Harney works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Lance earned $67,915 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Vanessa Young works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Vanessa earned $67,914 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Brandon Boggess is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,904.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jake Calhoun is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,903.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jeremy Smith is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,898.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Hunter Norris is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,894.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Lewis serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,894.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Rodney Lippolt works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Rodney earned $67,893 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Jason Leathers serves as a Correctional Corporal within Necx Inmate Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,891.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Tiante Tongue serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,890.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Victoria Green holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,884.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Frank Martin serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,882.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Otely Bryant works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Otely earned $67,875 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Pettigrew works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $67,871 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Justin Daniels is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,869.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Ashley Collins holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,860.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Anne Kimbrell is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Dresden. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,860.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Candace Newton is a HR Generalist 2 at Correction within Djrc Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,860.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Maisee Ponath serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Pavilion. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,860.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Kera Schneider works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Lebanon. Their status is full-time. Kera earned $67,860 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Christa Simmons works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. Christa earned $67,860 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Charles Stiles holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,859.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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William Harrington holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,855.