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 135
Student Intern/Correction
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Eliana Eller works as a Student Intern for Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is part-time. Eliana earned $41,600 in 2026.
Student Intern/Correction
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Skylar Harris works as a Student Intern for Correction within Johnson City. Their status is part-time. Skylar earned $41,600 in 2026.
Student Intern/Correction
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At Correction, Elaine Luo serves as a Student Intern within Johnson City. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,600.
Student Intern/Correction
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At Correction, Kayli Sutherland serves as a Student Intern within Johnson City. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,600.
Student Intern/Correction
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Ariana Torres works as a Student Intern for Correction within Johnson City. Their status is part-time. Ariana earned $41,600 in 2026.
Student Intern/Correction
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At Correction, Lawrence Webber serves as a Student Intern within Tcix Unit Management. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,600.
Secretary/Correction
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Sandra Wendland holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Maryville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,584.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Michael Bunch holds the role of Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Mccx Commissary. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,544.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Lakeshia Taper holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,542.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Cynthia Smith is a Account Clerk at Correction within Mltc Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,529.
Secretary/Correction
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Chassie Inman holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Dandridge Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,510.
Property Officer 1/Correction
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Carla Glover is a Property Officer 1 at Correction within Tca Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,472.
Secretary/Correction
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Gina Forsythe works as a Secretary for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Gina earned $41,400 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Pamela Rhodes holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Management Information Systems. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,330.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Ryan Roy is a Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,312.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Tolliver Young works as a Accounting Technician 1 for Correction within Rmsi Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Tolliver earned $41,292 in 2026.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Joumana Ayad is a Accounting Technician 1 at Correction within Djrc Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,220.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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At Correction, Bryton Rutledge serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,220.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Claude Hudgens works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Claude earned $41,203 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Angela Marrisett works as a Secretary for Correction within Columbia. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $40,968 in 2026.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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Syvetrice Kendricks works as a Property Officer 2 for Correction within Dsnf Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Syvetrice earned $40,956 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Shannon Hays works as a Secretary for Correction within Gallatin. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $40,910 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Toneysha Poindexter serves as a Secretary within Mltc Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,902.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Demetra Reynolds holds the role of Account Clerk at Correction within Wtsp Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,902.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Jennalea Eddlemon works as a Storekeeper 1 for Correction within Nwcx Commissary. Their status is full-time. Jennalea earned $40,844 in 2026.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Aaliyah Scott is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Nwcx Warehouse. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,812.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Alexander Warren is a Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,812.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Alisa Moss serves as a Secretary within Springfield. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,632.
Clerk 2/Correction
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At Correction, Kimra Campbell serves as a Clerk 2 within Necx Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,452.
Account Clerk/Correction
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At Correction, Alicia Willis serves as a Account Clerk within Mltc Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,418.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Michelle Wasson works as a Account Clerk for Correction within Wtsp Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $40,416 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Allisson Irick serves as a Secretary within Johnson City. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,292.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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At Correction, Paul Brittman serves as a Storekeeper 1 within Mltc Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,272.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Peggy Worthington holds the role of Clerk 3 at Correction within Bccx Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,207.
Clerk 3/Correction
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At Correction, Ashley Binetsky serves as a Clerk 3 within Tcix Inmate Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,203.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Frances Williams works as a Clerk 3 for Correction within Bccx Administration. Their status is full-time. Frances earned $40,202 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Carrie Nelson is a Clerk 3 at Correction within Wtsp Inmate Records. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,202.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Carol Jones is a Clerk 3 at Correction within Mltc Inmate Records. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,202.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Amber Bennett is a Clerk 3 at Correction within Nwcx Classification Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,202.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Judaea Payne serves as a Secretary within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,960.