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 105
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Donna Owenby serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,148.
Auditor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Jonna Raddock serves as a Auditor 3 within Inspector General. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,080.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Bethany Buchanan works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Bethany earned $58,060 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Donna Walker serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Necx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Leann Braden works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. Leann earned $58,056 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Katie Yearian is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Necx Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,055.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Keith Moore is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Franklin. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,030.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Lindsey Vermillion works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Lindsey earned $58,017 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Daniel Jenkins serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Mcminnville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,993.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kristen Woodard holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Lawrenceburg. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,990.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Kaitlin Davis is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,960.
Psychiatric Chaplain 2/Correction
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Terry Bolden holds the role of Psychiatric Chaplain 2 at Correction within Nwcx Chaplain. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,954.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jacqueline Powell serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within Mltc Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,935.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tamela Anderson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,859.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brandon Farris holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,859.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Eugene Reynolds is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,859.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Velma Jean Barnette works as a Intelligence Analyst- Doc for Correction within Security Threat Group. Their status is full-time. Velma earned $57,812 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Permenter works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $57,792 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Pedro Castelan holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,792.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Stephen Farley is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,792.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Barry Smith is a Correctional Academy Inst 1 at Correction within Tca Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,756.
Procurement Officer 2/Correction
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Joe Scott holds the role of Procurement Officer 2 at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,755.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kj Spain works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Kj earned $57,696 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Alexis Becton holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,607.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Brian Mathis works as a Intelligence Analyst- Doc for Correction within Criminal Conviction Record Uni. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $57,607 in 2026.
Facilities Safety Officer 2*/Correction
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James Thomas works as a Facilities Safety Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. James earned $57,600 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Bryce Howell holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,584.
Information Systems Associate*/Correction
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Christina Fulton is a Information Systems Associate* at Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,576.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Correction
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Alimamy Bangura is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Correction within Dsnf Behavioral Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,573.
Sentence/Docketing Analyst 2*/Correction
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Timia Griffin is a Sentence/Docketing Analyst 2* at Correction within Sentence Management Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,516.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Ora Applewhite Sheard holds the role of Training Officer 1 at Correction within Mltc Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,504.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Mark Dehart is a Training Officer 1 at Correction within Necx Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,504.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Erica Eshman is a Training Officer 1 at Correction within Djrc Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,504.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Sydney Greer works as a Training Officer 1 for Correction within Rmsi Training. Their status is full-time. Sydney earned $57,504 in 2026.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Virginia Hall Plunkett is a Training Officer 1 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,504.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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Gwendolyn Hopkins works as a Training Officer 1 for Correction within Nwcx Training. Their status is full-time. Gwendolyn earned $57,504 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Daniel Bolton serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within District 21 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,481.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Phillip Ganter is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 30 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,481.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Joshua Koger works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 51 Scu. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $57,481 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Nikolaus Phillips serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within District 30 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,481.