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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At Correction, Craig Gardner serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Greeneville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,522.
Accountant 3/Correction
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Vanessa Mullinax holds the role of Accountant 3 at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,521.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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At Correction, Samantha Smith serves as a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,520.
Accountant 3/Correction
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Jeffrey Robertson is a Accountant 3 at Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,520.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Nicole Whited holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Sevierville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,519.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Matthew Hancock works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $79,519 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Brandicah Wright serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,519.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Regina Paige works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 71 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Regina earned $79,519 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Nichole Brown is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Cookeville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,518.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Heather Scarbrough holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Knoxville Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,518.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Candace Vaughn serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Blanton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,518.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Emily Williams works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Emily earned $79,518 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jacquelyn Wright works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Jacquelyn earned $79,518 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Norma Jones is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Blanton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,370.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Stanley Dean is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,360.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Kenny Martin holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Bccx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,356.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Halldor Atlason works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Nwcx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Halldor earned $79,348 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jesse Champaco holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Dsnf Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,339.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Blaine Slusher holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,331.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Teirra Sharpe serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Pavilion. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,301.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Douglas Hensley works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $79,297 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jack Van Allen is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,185.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Troy Montgomery serves as a Correctional Corporal within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,137.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Eric Battles serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Tcix Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,120.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Mandi Laclair is a Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,087.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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At Correction, Logan Wilson serves as a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv within Nwcx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,080.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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At Correction, Sharon Swindall serves as a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv within Rmsi Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,075.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Tarra Page serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within District 61 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,009.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Christopher Tate works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $79,005 in 2026.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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James Jenkins holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Rmsi Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,972.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jasmine Cooper serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,971.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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Dreamier Maclin is a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 at Correction within Inspector General. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,963.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Kendra Bonds holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,940.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Rhonda Rogers serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Chattanooga. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,929.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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At Correction, Danielle Copeland serves as a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 within Inspector General. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,888.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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Micki Pollard works as a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 for Correction within Inspector General. Their status is full-time. Micki earned $78,888 in 2026.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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Ted Baltimore Jr is a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 at Correction within Sccf South Central Facility. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,888.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Henry Bell works as a Correctional Unit Manager for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Henry earned $78,863 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Maeva Silva works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 81 Scu. Their status is full-time. Maeva earned $78,846 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Regina Morgan is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,839.