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 111
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Lisa Whitley works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $55,104 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Keenon Williams works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mltc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Keenon earned $55,104 in 2026.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Erika Coe is a Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Central Communication Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,079.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Meagan Hathcock is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Djrc Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,056.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Terri Armstrong serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within Dsnf Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,014.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Correction
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Yvonne Harper is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Correction within Dsnf Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,014.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Misty Gatlin holds the role of Institutional Prob/Par Specialist at Correction within Co Ippo. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,008.
Sentence/Docketing Analyst 2*/Correction
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Victoyrea Dartis works as a Sentence/Docketing Analyst 2* for Correction within Sentence Management Services. Their status is full-time. Victoyrea earned $54,996 in 2026.
Sentence/Docketing Analyst 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Kennedi Johnson serves as a Sentence/Docketing Analyst 2* within Sentence Management Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,996.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Rachel Meyer holds the role of Correctional Academy Inst 1 at Correction within Tca Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,996.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Maria Jackson serves as a Administrative Secretary within Wtsp Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,939.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Correction
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Diann Jones is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Correction within Mltc Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,887.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Lenna Bryant serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Cookeville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,876.
Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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At Correction, Morghan Chaplin serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,876.
Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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Dana Isham works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Correction within Mccx Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. Dana earned $54,876 in 2026.
Building Maintenance Worker 3/Correction
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Michael Sargunas is a Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Correction within Rmsi Fire & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,876.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Michael Cox works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Dsnf Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $54,864 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Abdullah Hassaan serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Dsnf Behavioral Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,864.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Chole Renna holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Djrc Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,861.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Jeffrey Scott holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,858.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Pearl Watson works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Pearl earned $54,846 in 2026.
Recreation Specialist 2/Correction
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Michael Whittaker works as a Recreation Specialist 2 for Correction within Dsnf Recreation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $54,829 in 2026.
Psychiatric Chaplain 2/Correction
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Joshua Ross works as a Psychiatric Chaplain 2 for Correction within Nwcx Inmate Transportation. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $54,790 in 2026.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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John Burnett holds the role of Institutional Prob/Par Specialist at Correction within Co Ippo. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,768.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Andre Griggs holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Jackson Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,768.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Matthew Beecham works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $54,747 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Dace Brown is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 30 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,747.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jason Ciraulo works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 50 Scu. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $54,747 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Alinchile Ezoua holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,747.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Adam Gartner holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,747.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Adam Hathcock is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 20 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,747.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Curtis Rowland is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 31 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,747.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Whitney Pettiford works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Jacksboro. Their status is full-time. Whitney earned $54,744 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Matthew Auberle works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Maryville. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $54,744 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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William Buckley is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,744.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Patrick Cain is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blountville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,744.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Vance Carmon holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,744.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Andrew Essex works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $54,744 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Marissa Fauver works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Marissa earned $54,744 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jason Hall serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,744.