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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At Correction, Suzette Ams serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,987.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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William Rush is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 10 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,986.
Correctional Program Manager 2/Correction
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Joy Pitts holds the role of Correctional Program Manager 2 at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,950.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Tina Jones is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,928.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Dominique Hubbard works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Dominique earned $76,918 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Kimberly Gilkey is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,898.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Mackenzie Davis is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Johnson City. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,896.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Walter Cum serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Clinton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,890.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jeffrey Burchfield works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Jacksboro. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $76,889 in 2026.
Correctional Community Officer/Correction
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Bradley Canada holds the role of Correctional Community Officer at Correction within Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,889.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Pamela Fleming works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 70 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $76,889 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Lawrence Lutes holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,889.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jacqueline Hagen holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Nwcx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,884.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Rachael Jackson is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mltc Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,861.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Hunter Overholt works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Hunter earned $76,860 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Brandon Owens serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,855.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Leevel Wooten works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Dsnf Security Management. Their status is full-time. Leevel earned $76,855 in 2026.
Employee Relations Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Keisha Jeter serves as a Employee Relations Specialist within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,832.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jason Hayles serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,805.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Gabriel Coller-Espreo serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,798.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Jacob Reneau holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 20 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,797.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Christopher Pratt is a Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,755.