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 132
Account Clerk/Correction
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Courtney Whitson works as a Account Clerk for Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Courtney earned $47,038 in 2026.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Sybil Creasy is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Tcix Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,968.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Helen James serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Classification Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,860.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Erin Braden works as a Administrative Secretary for Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Erin earned $46,848 in 2026.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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At Correction, James Parrish serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,833.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Roger Carpenter is a Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Necx Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,739.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Michele Brown is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Tca Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,656.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Travis Griffin serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Murfreesboro Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,656.
Recreation Specialist 2/Correction
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At Correction, Miguel Regalado serves as a Recreation Specialist 2 within Nwcx Recreation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,620.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Katelin Brooks holds the role of Accounting Technician 1 at Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,596.
Food Service Steward 2/Correction
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At Correction, Raafat Chenouda serves as a Food Service Steward 2 within Dsnf Dietary. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,596.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Sherry Sellers holds the role of Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Wtsp Warehouse. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,596.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Kristina Thompson holds the role of Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Nwcx Commissary. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,596.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Thomas Woolum is a Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,596.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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William Holland is a Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Necx Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,577.
Secretary/Correction
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Nakesha Roberts holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,566.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Margaret Martin is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Tca Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,467.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Correction
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Donna Patton is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Correction within Management Information Systems. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,467.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Tammy Foy works as a Storekeeper 1 for Correction within Necx Warehouse. Their status is full-time. Tammy earned $46,371 in 2026.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Jennifer Johnson is a Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Necx Warehouse. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,371.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Bridgette Davis works as a Administrative Secretary for Correction within Nwcx Administration. Their status is full-time. Bridgette earned $46,368 in 2026.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Kersten Pryor is a Accounting Technician 2 at Correction within Djrc Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,308.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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At Correction, Rachel Slaven serves as a Storekeeper 2 within Mccx Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,308.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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At Correction, Darryl Kelly serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,164.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Tina Johnson York serves as a Administrative Secretary within Wtsp Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Kristina Mayros serves as a Administrative Secretary within Clinton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,888.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Matthew Whitaker serves as a Secretary within Dyersburg. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,880.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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Debra Johnson works as a Property Officer 2 for Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Debra earned $45,636 in 2026.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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At Correction, Mitchell Ledford serves as a Storekeeper 1 within Mccx Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,636.
Secretary/Correction
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Patricia Nelson is a Secretary at Correction within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,636.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Catherine Matheny holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,605.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Jason Spann holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Tcix Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,601.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Rachel Hill works as a Accounting Technician 1 for Correction within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Rachel earned $45,596 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Regina Redmon holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Mcminnville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,460.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Dunn serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,312.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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At Correction, Ashley Tsan serves as a Accounting Technician 2 within Dsnf Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,300.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Adams serves as a Storekeeper 2 within Rmsi Commissary. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,240.
Dental Assistant 2/Correction
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Delores Wright holds the role of Dental Assistant 2 at Correction within Mltc Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,179.
Clerk 3/Correction
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At Correction, Sheila Walley serves as a Clerk 3 within Nwcx Inmate Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,164.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Jamie Miniard holds the role of Clerk 3 at Correction within Bccx Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,157.