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 130
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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At Correction, Pushpa Kattal serves as a Accounting Technician 2 within Dsnf Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,512.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Amie Cunningham is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Bccx Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,506.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Joy Windsor is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Nwcx Warehouse. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,488.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Terri Anderson serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Tca Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,440.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Lucas Cameron works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Lucas earned $49,260 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Paul Richards holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,188.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Roger Brown works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Roger earned $49,164 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Frances Andrews serves as a Secretary within Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,159.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Brijesh Patel holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Memphis Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,020.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Tyler Kent is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,996.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Crystal Stotler holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,996.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Macy Higgins is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,984.
Psychiatric Chaplain 2/Correction
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At Correction, Brent Young serves as a Psychiatric Chaplain 2 within Bccx Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,960.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Anita Brown holds the role of Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Wtsp Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,938.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Michael Allen is a Accounting Technician 1 at Correction within Dsnf Fire & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,913.
Procurement Officer 1/Correction
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At Correction, Brandi Halbrooks serves as a Procurement Officer 1 within Tcix Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,900.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Melvin Hunt holds the role of Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Dsnf Warehouse. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,900.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Lougretta Tanner is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Mccx Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,900.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Cory Steele works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Cory earned $48,804 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Kimberly Baker holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Rmsi Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,758.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Teresa Forrest holds the role of Account Clerk at Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,757.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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James Mooneyham works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. James earned $48,753 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Miranda Maddox is a Administrative Secretary at Correction within Tcix Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,641.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Emberly Dominguez serves as a Administrative Secretary within Necx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,492.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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At Correction, Mark Hazelett serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 within Dsnf Plant Maintenance & Operation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,492.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Thomas Henson works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Correction within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $48,492 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Jason Van Zant holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,492.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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Brad Byrd works as a Property Officer 2 for Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Brad earned $48,400 in 2026.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Shaunta Stewart works as a Storekeeper 2 for Correction within Mltc Warehouse. Their status is full-time. Shaunta earned $48,204 in 2026.
Food Service Steward 2/Correction
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Charles Templeton is a Food Service Steward 2 at Correction within Tcix Dietary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,204.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Jonathan Donnell holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Tca Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,069.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Shelly England works as a Storekeeper 2 for Correction within Wtsp Warehouse. Their status is full-time. Shelly earned $48,028 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Mary Henry holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Dsnf Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,028.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Stephen Graves works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $48,012 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Rynthia Macdonald is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Nashville Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,000.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Hayley Smith holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,000.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Laura Snowder holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Tca Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,000.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Shevita Houston serves as a Administrative Secretary within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,972.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Sheltanya Cobbins serves as a Secretary within Commerce Square 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,844.
Secretary/Correction
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Lanise Collins is a Secretary at Correction within Clarksville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,844.