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Correction

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
5,468
Median total
$65,044
Highest record
$266,544

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$7,528$126,194+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$66,889 (98%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$1,064 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$51,204
$59,032
$65,044
$71,479
$83,964

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).

Largest job titles

Correctional Officer 2*
1,673 · $64,655
Prob/Par Officer 2*
527 · $60,888
Correctional Corporal
364 · $69,342
Correctional Sergeant
232 · $74,822

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 110

Samantha Gerlich

Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,488
Sub-department
Columbia
Base pay
$55,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Beverly-Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,624
Employee ID
646567

Samantha Gerlich works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Columbia. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $55,488 in 2026.

Holly Shadix

Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,488
Sub-department
Columbia
Base pay
$55,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,624
Employee ID
182712

At Correction, Holly Shadix serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Columbia. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,488.

Mollie Slaybaugh

Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,488
Sub-department
Murfreesboro
Base pay
$55,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,624
Employee ID
653487

Mollie Slaybaugh holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,488.

Alton Taylor

Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,488
Sub-department
Murfreesboro
Base pay
$55,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,624
Employee ID
626948

Alton Taylor is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,488.

Janice Rhymer

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,452
Sub-department
MCCX Inmate Records
Base pay
$55,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,452
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,621
Employee ID
154235

At Correction, Janice Rhymer serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Mccx Inmate Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,452.

Jessica Evanko

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,440
Sub-department
Education
Base pay
$55,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,440
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Claire

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,620
Employee ID
705489

At Correction, Jessica Evanko serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,440.

Michael Gibelyou

Procurement Officer 2/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,440
Sub-department
Fiscal Services
Base pay
$55,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,440
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Dale

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,620
Employee ID
670424

Michael Gibelyou holds the role of Procurement Officer 2 at Correction within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,440.

Natasha Grant

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,336
Sub-department
West.E.H (Crump) FS
Base pay
$53,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,497
Employee ID
504613

At Correction, Natasha Grant serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,336.

Tammy Nagle

Administrative Assistant 1/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,272
Sub-department
BCCX Inmate Records
Base pay
$55,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,272
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,606
Employee ID
524529

Tammy Nagle is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Correction within Bccx Inmate Records. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,272.

April Newman

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,272
Sub-department
Adult Operations
Base pay
$55,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,272
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,606
Employee ID
467064

April Newman holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Correction within Adult Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,272.

Alicia Yearwood

Storekeeper 2/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,249
Sub-department
BCCX Commissary
Base pay
$53,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,273
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,249
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,498
Employee ID
475192

Alicia Yearwood holds the role of Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Bccx Commissary. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,249.

Jerry Dyson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,112
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$55,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,593
Employee ID
705746

At Correction, Jerry Dyson serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,112.

Dylan Henderson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,112
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$55,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Cain

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,593
Employee ID
713182

At Correction, Dylan Henderson serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,112.

Timothy Long

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,112
Sub-department
MCCX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Carter

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,593
Employee ID
713188

Timothy Long works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $55,112 in 2026.

Mark Nichols

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,112
Sub-department
RMSI Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Edward

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,593
Employee ID
710392

At Correction, Mark Nichols serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,112.

Daniel Reddick

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,112
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$55,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,593
Employee ID
711530

Daniel Reddick holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,112.

Makayla Rempel

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,112
Sub-department
RMSI Core Security
Base pay
$55,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Isabella

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,593
Employee ID
709897

Makayla Rempel holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,112.

Dylan Storie

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,112
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$55,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ray

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,593
Employee ID
713192

Dylan Storie works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Dylan earned $55,112 in 2026.

Anetta Boyd

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
412546

Anetta Boyd holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,104.

Justin Brent-Mccollum

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
538036

At Correction, Justin Brent-Mccollum serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

Christopher Buckman

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
DJRC Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Obryan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
601004

Christopher Buckman holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,104.

Jonathan Corbin

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
544652

Jonathan Corbin is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,104.

Tremayne Floyd

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
709734

Tremayne Floyd works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Tremayne earned $55,104 in 2026.

Tyler Griewahn

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
MCCX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Clay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
715915

At Correction, Tyler Griewahn serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

Richard Harrell

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
713977

At Correction, Richard Harrell serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

Aaron Henderson

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
711398

At Correction, Aaron Henderson serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

Cherrisse Houston

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Louise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
713416

Cherrisse Houston is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,104.

Gabrielle Jackson

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
715160

Gabrielle Jackson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,104.

Kendrick Jenkins

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
705587

Kendrick Jenkins holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,104.

Kenneth Knecht

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Dale

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
704431

At Correction, Kenneth Knecht serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

Larry Laymance

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
MCCX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
112423

Larry Laymance is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,104.

Sabrina Marlow

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
MLTC Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
703665

At Correction, Sabrina Marlow serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mltc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

Phillip Mercer

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
TCIX Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Tracy

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
556814

Phillip Mercer works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Phillip earned $55,104 in 2026.

Molly Moffett

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
575948

Molly Moffett holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,104.

Ericka O'Neal

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
349286

Ericka O'Neal 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 $55,104.

Joshua Palko

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
William

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
610978

Joshua Palko works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $55,104 in 2026.

Cheryl Parker

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
363546

Cheryl Parker works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Cheryl earned $55,104 in 2026.

Kody Phillips

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
474961

At Correction, Kody Phillips serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

John Regan

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
704430

John Regan holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,104.

Horace Warden

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$55,104
Sub-department
NECX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$55,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,104
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,592
Employee ID
125856

Horace Warden is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,104.