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 120
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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Maggie Allen holds the role of HR Generalist 1 at Correction within Djrc Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,368.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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Shakima Karima is a HR Generalist 1 at Correction within Rmsi Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,368.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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At Correction, Kayla Keeley serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Wtsp Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,368.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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Ronny Lindsey is a HR Generalist 1 at Correction within Mccx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,368.
HR Generalist 1/Correction
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Peyton Phillips is a HR Generalist 1 at Correction within Nwcx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,368.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Sylvia Smith Gholson serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,346.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Troy Buchanan 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 $52,308.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Nancy Butler works as a Intelligence Analyst- Doc for Correction within Criminal Conviction Record Uni. Their status is full-time. Nancy earned $52,308 in 2026.
Building Maintenance Worker 3/Correction
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Matthew Cannon holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,308.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Ross Conrad holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Records Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,308.
Psychiatric Chaplain 2/Correction
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Brian Hogg is a Psychiatric Chaplain 2 at Correction within Dsnf Chaplain. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,308.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Gloria Johnson-Rogers holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,308.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Gwendolyn Laird 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 $52,308.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jessica Melton serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Chattanooga Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,308.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Ricky Patrick works as a Intelligence Analyst- Doc for Correction within Criminal Conviction Record Uni. Their status is full-time. Ricky earned $52,308 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Regina Trice-Jones serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,308.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Heather Dragon works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $52,296 in 2026.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Lisa Nutt holds the role of Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Mltc Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,272.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Tabitha Richardson is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,218.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Monica Crudup holds the role of Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Djrc Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,200.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Montgomery Allison is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Clarksville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Ashton Anderson holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Lawrenceburg. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Corey Beasley works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. Corey earned $52,140 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Monica Boivin holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Columbia. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Teddrick Boyd is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Brown is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Robert Buren holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Lebanon. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Josiah Chilton serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Chattanooga. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Deon Collins works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Deon earned $52,140 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Abigail Crew holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Madison Curtis is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jasper. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,140.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Ethan Davis is a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist at Correction within Mccx Ippo. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Clinton Fletcher holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Columbia. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,140.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Antanisha Green holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Memphis Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Dereka Harris works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Dereka earned $52,140 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Gwendolyn Huntoon is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jasper. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Angelica Jackson -Clemons is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,140.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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Aaliyah Johnson is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Robert Knowles holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,140.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Joshua Krafsur works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Johnson City. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $52,140 in 2026.