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 106
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Brenda Carter serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Dsnf Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,468.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Tina Walker holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tami Phifer holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Paris. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tjefana Aaron holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Patrice Bibbs holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Patricia Grantham is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Morgan Hoffman holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Brittani Howard is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tierrani Julious works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Tierrani earned $57,432 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Raya Moore holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Christian Myers is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Shawn Reese is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Shaleda Robinson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Lymon Sayasack is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,432.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jonathan Stovall is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Tullahoma. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,432.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Maggie Morrison is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Dsnf Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,428.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Nickolas Allen is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,425.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Justin Whitson is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,425.
Procurement Officer 2/Correction
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Deborah Talley holds the role of Procurement Officer 2 at Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,401.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Emily Blunk holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,396.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jordan Gillum works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Paris. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $57,396 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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William Glasgow holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,396.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Josh Molder is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,396.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Stacy Molinelli is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Dresden. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,396.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Sydney Prater is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,396.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Cordell Tucker serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Somerville Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,396.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Matthew Williams serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Cleveland. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,396.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Eulana Beavers works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. Eulana earned $57,360 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Correction
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At Correction, Ashley Demonbreun serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Oic - Internal Affair. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,348.
Psychiatric Chaplain 2/Correction
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Richard Strom holds the role of Psychiatric Chaplain 2 at Correction within Tcix Chaplain. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,261.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jennifer Daugherty works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Gallatin. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $57,250 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Penny Hampton serves as a Secretary within Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,222.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Megan Caterino is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,215.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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John Murphy is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,208.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Cicely Dixon is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Dsnf Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,204.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kimberly Dettmer holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,192.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kevin Luckey is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blanton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,187.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Korey Kilsdonk serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Mcminnville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,181.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Courtney Saddler is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Necx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,180.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Marcus Vancleave serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Dyersburg. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,168.