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 134
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Shelly Tippit serves as a Secretary within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,284.
Secretary/Correction
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Janet Goodson holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,224.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Asmaa Abdalla holds the role of Account Clerk at Correction within Wtsp Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,092.
Secretary/Correction
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Martha Jackson holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,092.
Secretary/Correction
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Susan Montague holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,092.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Hall serves as a Storekeeper 1 within Tcix Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,957.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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At Correction, Alexis Sydlar-Parker serves as a Storekeeper 2 within Bccx Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,948.
Recreation Specialist 2/Correction
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Ricky Willingham works as a Recreation Specialist 2 for Correction within Djrc Recreation. Their status is full-time. Ricky earned $42,930 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Sheena Cox works as a Secretary for Correction within Mltc Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Sheena earned $42,923 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Pariss Bellinger is a Administrative Secretary at Correction within Bccx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,864.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Tommy Vanwinkle works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Tommy earned $42,763 in 2026.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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Kaylee Tate holds the role of Property Officer 2 at Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,756.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Orlando Bartlett is a Account Clerk at Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,696.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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At Correction, Timothy Hassler serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,624.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Kameron Thornton is a Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Mltc Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,624.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Julia Miller-Crosswhite is a Account Clerk at Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,584.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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Christopher Hunter holds the role of Property Officer 2 at Correction within Mccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,576.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Sonya Carroll serves as a Administrative Secretary within Gallatin. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,324.
Secretary/Correction
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Deborah Belcher holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Blountville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,276.
Secretary/Correction
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Sharonda Cooper holds the role of Secretary at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,276.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Michele Taylor serves as a Secretary within Clinton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,232.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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At Correction, Fredrick Lansford serves as a Property Officer 2 within Bccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,223.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Ashley Jackson serves as a Administrative Secretary within Tcix Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,204.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Jadonte Harvey serves as a Administrative Secretary within Dsnf Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,000.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Jennifer Gentry is a Account Clerk at Correction within Tca Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,724.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Julie Williams is a Account Clerk at Correction within Mccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,724.
Secretary/Correction
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Stacey Blackburn works as a Secretary for Correction within Dresden. Their status is full-time. Stacey earned $41,700 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Mindy Bratten holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,700.
Secretary/Correction
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Tomekia Young holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,700.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Odelia Barnes is a Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Wtsp Warehouse. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,676.
Secretary/Correction
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Tina Cardin works as a Secretary for Correction within Madisonville. Their status is full-time. Tina earned $41,676 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Ixchel Curry serves as a Secretary within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,676.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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Michael Dunn works as a Property Officer 2 for Correction within Rmsi Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $41,676 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Ruthie Olds holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Dyersburg. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,676.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Vicky Robbins works as a Account Clerk for Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Vicky earned $41,676 in 2026.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Brian Bosserman works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $41,664 in 2026.
Student Intern/Correction
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Rylee Bourn holds the role of Student Intern at Correction within Legal Services. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,600.
Student Intern/Correction
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Michelle Briceno works as a Student Intern for Correction within Johnson City. Their status is part-time. Michelle earned $41,600 in 2026.
Student Intern/Correction
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Timothy Davis holds the role of Student Intern at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,600.
Student Intern/Correction
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Anitha Doddala holds the role of Student Intern at Correction within Fiscal Services. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,600.