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 109
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jewell Weeks holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Athens. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,304.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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Ethan Earls is a Executive Secretary at Correction within Djrc Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,297.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Michelle Banks serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,280.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Sam Coffey is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Chattanooga Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,134.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Kayla Parsons serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,134.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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William Carpenter holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,112.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Justin Justice is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,112.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Jorge Ortuno works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $56,112 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 1*/Correction
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Samantha Stewart works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $56,112 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Deserae Allen 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 $56,104.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Lawren Goudreau holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,104.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jessica Hawkins serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,104.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Katrina Richards holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,104.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Ashley Whitworth is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Dsnf Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,100.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Kimberly O'Connor is a Correctional Academy Inst 1 at Correction within Tca Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,076.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Carlos Paredes is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,028.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Shannon Meals is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,988.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Brandon Patterson holds the role of Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Criminal Conviction Record Uni. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,908.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Cathy Kondras serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within Necx Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,904.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Rachel Coburn works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Rachel earned $55,896 in 2026.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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At Correction, John Conway serves as a Intelligence Analyst- Doc within Security Threat Group. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,885.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Anthony Decker works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Maryville. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $55,836 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jocelyn Mcgee holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 71 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,805.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Toombs works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 71 Scu. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $55,805 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Caterra Tyus holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 60 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,805.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Charity Hilton works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Charity earned $55,800 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Mckenzie Malone serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Greeneville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,800.
Correctional Compliance Manager/Correction
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Tekeshia Hodges is a Correctional Compliance Manager at Correction within Mltc Fire & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,788.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kai Campbell is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Franklin. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,764.
Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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Wadena Moody holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Correction within Mltc Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,753.
Building Maintenance Worker 3/Correction
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Donald Nunley works as a Building Maintenance Worker 3 for Correction within Tca Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $55,753 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Tommy Gregg serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Necx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,720.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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At Correction, Perrin Herring serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Necx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,680.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Lashanya Rogers is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Chattanooga Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,627.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Latriya Morrison serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Pavilion. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,620.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Shureca Mckinney serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Memphis Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,584.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Norman Vernon is a Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Wtsp Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,524.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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Katie Fisher works as a HR Generalist 1 for Correction within Nwcx Administration. Their status is full-time. Katie earned $55,493 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Darryn Davidson works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Athens. Their status is full-time. Darryn earned $55,488 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Ronnel Fisher serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Columbia. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,488.