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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Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jemeakia Taper works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Jemeakia earned $76,654 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Joshua Ross serves as a Correctional Corporal within Nwcx Inmate Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,639.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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David Alston is a Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,632.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Melissa Walters holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,598.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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Brittany Benderman is a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 at Correction within Food Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,596.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Brenda Long works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Brenda earned $76,534 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Marlon Hammonds serves as a Prob/Par Manager within District 30 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,516.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Miranda Price holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,516.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Scott Arnold serves as a Correctional Corporal within Floating Security Crews. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,507.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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At Correction, Callie Peters serves as a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,476.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Samuel Outlaw works as a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor for Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $76,476 in 2026.
Tdoc Retention Specialist/Correction
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Kimberly Rhodes works as a Tdoc Retention Specialist for Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $76,476 in 2026.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Michael Sparacio holds the role of Facilities Supervisor at Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,476.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Timothy Stachura works as a Facilities Supervisor for Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Operations. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $76,476 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Kenneth Smith works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $76,474 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Kisha Williams holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,463.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Beverly Cameron holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,461.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Corzett Dennis holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Mltc Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,461.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Michael Bruce works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Nwcx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $76,420 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Michael Callihan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,419.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Dustin Daugherty is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,405.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Charles Avery is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,392.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Underwood serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,349.
Facilities Safety Officer 3/Correction
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Jason Boles holds the role of Facilities Safety Officer 3 at Correction within Djrc Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,329.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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James Rose is a Facilities Supervisor at Correction within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,316.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Michael Blankenship works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $76,290 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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At Correction, Claudia Huezo Ictech serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 within Rehabilitative Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,284.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Charmain Williams is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,267.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Thomas Tucker works as a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist for Correction within Nwcx Ippo. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $76,250 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Matthew Winn is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,232.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jeffrey Dunnivant works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $76,220 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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At Correction, Vincent Pipkin serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,214.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Tina Ligons is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,204.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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At Correction, Philip Bianco serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,200.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Billy Reese serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Nwcx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,175.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jerry Sparry works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $76,174 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Timothy Price holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 10 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,152.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Michele Mccloud holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,137.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Hannah Detharidge is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,117.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Cody Gatlin works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. Cody earned $76,070 in 2026.