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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 102
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Melvin Morrison holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Moseley serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Taylor Murphy serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Timothy Poteat is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Aaron Pursley serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Autumn Reynolds holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Leslie Roberts works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Leslie earned $59,244 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Angela Roby holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Sarah Rogers works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $59,244 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ethan Shircel holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Anthony Silvey is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Roye Spicer works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Roye earned $59,244 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Eboni Tate is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shawanda Taylor works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Shawanda earned $59,244 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Laketha Traylor holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tiamia Turner holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Grace Vigliano is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Mary Ward serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,244.
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At Correction, Phillip Weldy serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,244.
Prob/Par Officer 1*/Correction
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James Wilson holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 1* at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Austin Young holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Paul Zarnetski is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Classification Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,244.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jada Smith works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Jada earned $59,241 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Zachary Mowers works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Franklin. Their status is full-time. Zachary earned $59,232 in 2026.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Jennifer Voelz is a Training Officer 1 at Correction within Tcix Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,232.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Jessica Wilson holds the role of Training Officer 1 at Correction within Wtsp Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,232.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Nicholas Wright is a Training Officer 1 at Correction within Dsnf Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,232.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kadarren Bond works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Kadarren earned $59,226 in 2026.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Leonda Smith is a Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Bccx Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,208.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Mckinsey Rose is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Lawrenceburg. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,207.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Carlos Fernandez serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Chattanooga. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,197.
Procurement Officer 2/Correction
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Patricia Smothers is a Procurement Officer 2 at Correction within Mccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,192.
Building Maintenance Worker 3/Correction
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Ramon Valentin holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Correction within Dsnf Plant Maintenance & Operation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,185.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Shar Amador-Domingu is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Blanton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,176.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Tanjanika Rollins serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Jackson Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,172.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Antwon Smith holds the role of Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Central Communication Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,167.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Symoane Demoss holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Wtsp Drug and Alcohol. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,154.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Patrick Kelhi holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 81 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,138.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Latisha Nugent serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,137.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Daniel Willhelm holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 51 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,119.