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 Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Randall Mcclure serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,064.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Alexander Everett works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Djrc Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $76,055 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jarrod Hughett works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Jarrod earned $76,043 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Douglas Trout is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Classification Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,043.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Anthony Kemp works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $76,001 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Darryl Hardwick works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Darryl earned $76,000 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Thomas Stires serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Chattanooga. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,996.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Jamie Jefferson serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,949.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Raymond Moyer serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Nwcx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,942.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Kristen Smith is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 81 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,937.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Cierra Black holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,888.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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James Leach holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,888.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Paul Oakes is a Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,888.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Amgad Endraws is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,881.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Josh Mcclain serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,865.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Shalonna Burnett is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,852.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Todd Cash holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,852.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Joseph Farmer serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,828.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Veronica Hunter works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Veronica earned $75,828 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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Felicia Lopez works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 for Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. Felicia earned $75,828 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Dillion Williams serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Matthew Pickett holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,814.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Monique Mosby works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Monique earned $75,767 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Pamela Maness serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,760.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Hollie Brown works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Hollie earned $75,745 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Jaeda Buchanan serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 21 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,745.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Kelly Connison holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Franklin. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,745.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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April Furcean works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 31 Bhs. Their status is full-time. April earned $75,745 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Jerry Inaboya works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 40 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $75,745 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Kenneth Jones works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $75,745 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Melanie Millsaps is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 20 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,745.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Tanya Pace is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,745.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Zayda Peacher holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 80 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,745.
Institutional Prob/Par Reg Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Sherry Wagner serves as a Institutional Prob/Par Reg Manager within Co Ippo. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,745.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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At Correction, Stephanie Montalvo serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,720.
Correctional Transition Center Deputy Sup/Correction
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James Ross holds the role of Correctional Transition Center Deputy Sup at Correction within Mltc Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,720.
Correctional Fac Safety Program Director/Correction
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Jacob Ybarra holds the role of Correctional Fac Safety Program Director at Correction within Engineering. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,720.
Correctional Tactical Officer 1/Correction
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Christopher Winslow works as a Correctional Tactical Officer 1 for Correction within Oic - Strike Force Team. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $75,683 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Keinanna Jackson holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,663.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Joy Avery works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Joy earned $75,656 in 2026.