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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James Walker works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. James earned $73,135 in 2026.
Correctional Community Officer/Correction
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Emma Souza holds the role of Correctional Community Officer at Correction within Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,132.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Timothy Holt works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $73,127 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Lisa Denise Thompson holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,114.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Stephen Collins holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Clinton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,096.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ronnie Chessor is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,089.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Justin Ball is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,085.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tommy Boane holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,074.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Ashley Duncan works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $73,069 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Anthony Lipinski works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 80 Scu. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $73,051 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Stephen Brown is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,041.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Weston Osborne is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,035.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Candice Dunlap holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,033.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Alicia Moore is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,029.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Brendan Benis holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,019.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Robert Norment holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,019.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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James Rhodes is a Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Nwcx Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,004.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Brian Lovitt is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,985.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Darrell Ridenour holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,983.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Tamika Smith holds the role of HR Generalist 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,982.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jeffrey Chance works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Necx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $72,979 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, James Canoy serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,966.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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John Hay holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,949.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Kimberley White holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,913.
Tdoc Retention Specialist/Correction
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Matthew Villanueva holds the role of Tdoc Retention Specialist at Correction within Tcix Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,912.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Carol Mckenzie holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,900.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Devon Steele works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. Devon earned $72,900 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Regina Williams is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,884.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Vantorious Stewart works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Vantorious earned $72,853 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Joshua Anderson works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $72,831 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Laquita Cox works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 81 Scu. Their status is full-time. Laquita earned $72,792 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Brian Garner serves as a Correctional Corporal within Nwcx Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,782.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Matthew Kirby works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $72,767 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Riean Onorati serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,744.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Emily Boss serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 21 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,720.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Fredericka Gildersleeve works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Franklin. Their status is full-time. Fredericka earned $72,705 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Joseph Bunch is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,705.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Tammera Hightower is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Johnson City. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,683.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Robert Guizzotti serves as a Correctional Corporal within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,678.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Julie Yeager works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Julie earned $72,650 in 2026.