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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 118

Ayden Greenless

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
709511

At Correction, Ayden Greenless serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Krysten Harley

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Paris

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
713090

Krysten Harley works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Krysten earned $52,488 in 2026.

Veronica Harrell

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
711830

At Correction, Veronica Harrell serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Michael Head

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
705569

Michael Head holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Di'Anna Hester

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
705709

Di'Anna Hester holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Breonna Howard

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
714107

Breonna Howard works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Breonna earned $52,488 in 2026.

Thomas Howard

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
706602

At Correction, Thomas Howard serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Kaleb Hughes

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Douglas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
711908

At Correction, Kaleb Hughes serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

John Irvin

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
TCIX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Thomas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
714985

John Irvin holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Wendy Jackson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
713092

At Correction, Wendy Jackson serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Oliver Jarrett

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
711714

Oliver Jarrett works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Oliver earned $52,488 in 2026.

Lucas Jimenez

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
714535

At Correction, Lucas Jimenez serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Terisha Johnson - Adams

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
DSNF Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
LaShay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
699007

Terisha Johnson - Adams holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Sie Kam

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
RMSI Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Alexander

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
713619

At Correction, Sie Kam serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Erica Mack

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
704224

Erica Mack is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Zion Manns

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
705344

Zion Manns holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

D'Andre Martinez

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
711956

At Correction, D'Andre Martinez serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Sabrina Martinez

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
DJRC Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Nereida

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
702983

Sabrina Martinez works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Sabrina earned $52,488 in 2026.

Brittney Mcgee

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
MLTC Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Dianyell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
703635

Brittney Mcgee works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Brittney earned $52,488 in 2026.

Justin Mcgee

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
TCIX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
705193

Justin Mcgee is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Andrew Mcgriff

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ryan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
713317

Andrew Mcgriff works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $52,488 in 2026.

Sean Miller

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
705933

Sean Miller is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Isaiah Mitchell

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Albert

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
711535

Isaiah Mitchell works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Isaiah earned $52,488 in 2026.

Robert Moore

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
DSNF Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Jacob

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
704344

Robert Moore holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Dylan Moses

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
715902

Dylan Moses is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Zachary Myers

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
713286

At Correction, Zachary Myers serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Patrick Narovich

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Charles

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
708317

Patrick Narovich holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Dillon Nealey

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
713320

Dillon Nealey works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Dillon earned $52,488 in 2026.

Nicholas Newton

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
RMSI Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Phillip

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
709966

Nicholas Newton works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $52,488 in 2026.

Ryan Norman

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Bradley

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
711516

At Correction, Ryan Norman serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Virgil Norris

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
713532

At Correction, Virgil Norris serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Heather O'Brien

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
TCIX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lyn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
703762

Heather O'Brien is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Kenneth Parker

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Corey

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
715851

Kenneth Parker holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Coogie Pearson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
DSNF Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ibraham

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
702731

Coogie Pearson is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Carla Pride

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Shenta

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
706131

Carla Pride holds the role of Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,488.

Corey Pullman

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
715906

Corey Pullman works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Corey earned $52,488 in 2026.

Lakenya Puryear

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Shanel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
661035

Lakenya Puryear is a Correctional Officer 1* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,488.

Ronald Ray

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
712996

At Correction, Ronald Ray serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.

Larry Read

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
662646

Larry Read works as a Correctional Officer 1* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Larry earned $52,488 in 2026.

Denise Robinson

Correctional Officer 1*/Correction

2026 total comp
$52,488
Sub-department
DJRC Core Security
Base pay
$52,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,488
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Earline

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,374
Employee ID
704286

At Correction, Denise Robinson serves as a Correctional Officer 1* within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,488.