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 107
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Casey Lamb serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Franklin. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,132.
Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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Shandetra Simmons works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Correction within Wtsp Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. Shandetra earned $57,130 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Steven Browns is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Dickson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,108.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Bailey Sellers is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Knoxville Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,108.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Teresa Geas holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,096.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Tayh'Lore Chism 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 $57,088.
Maintenance Plumber 2/Correction
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Marlon Dowell holds the role of Maintenance Plumber 2 at Correction within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,070.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Thomas Miles is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,985.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Dara Dublin holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,968.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Justin Nave holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Necx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,941.
Facilities Safety Officer 2*/Correction
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Lolita Haynes is a Facilities Safety Officer 2* at Correction within Mltc Fire & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,928.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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Demetra Wilhoite works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Correction within Djrc Classification Management. Their status is full-time. Demetra earned $56,928 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Katelyn Raines holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,892.
Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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At Correction, Bridget Gipson serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Tcix Inmate Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,882.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Samantha Morera is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Elizabethton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,784.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Sefrina Briggs holds the role of Correctional Academy Inst 1 at Correction within Tca Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,750.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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At Correction, Eric Montierth serves as a Doc Teacher within Mccx Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,748.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Constance Chambers is a Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Criminal Conviction Record Uni. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,700.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Karen Sidney holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing 2. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,700.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Gena Caldiraro works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. Gena earned $56,688 in 2026.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Shonda Weddle is a Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Dsnf Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,675.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Ashley Jackson works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $56,664 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Zachary Miller holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,664.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Damion Wallace holds the role of Correctional Academy Inst 1 at Correction within Community Supervision Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,649.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Joseph Harris works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $56,640 in 2026.
Correctional Compliance Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Sonya Newport serves as a Correctional Compliance Manager within Mccx Fire & Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,634.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Damien Hayes holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,612.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Tina Price is a Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,605.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Lisa Walters is a Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Central Communication Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,603.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Brandi Holt holds the role of Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,603.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Stacy Breece holds the role of Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,599.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Brenda Walker holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Tca Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,599.
Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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At Correction, Teresa Autry serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Nwcx Inmate Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,595.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Jasmine Hudson holds the role of Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Wtsp Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,594.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Deborah Darling is a Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,594.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Heidi Loshbough works as a Accounting Technician 2 for Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Heidi earned $56,593 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Barbara Gaines works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Correction within Wtsp Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. Barbara earned $56,593 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Elizabeth Miles is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,592.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Cary Young is a Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Central Communication Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,592.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Wendi Kiehn works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Correction within Necx Administration. Their status is full-time. Wendi earned $56,592 in 2026.