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 136
Secretary/Correction
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Casey Williams is a Secretary at Correction within Cookeville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,744.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Breanna Rose is a Accounting Technician 1 at Correction within Djrc Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,720.
Clerk 3/Correction
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At Correction, Jana Weiss serves as a Clerk 3 within Tcix Inmate Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,684.
Secretary/Correction
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Brittany Watkins works as a Secretary for Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $39,660 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Christopher Redmon works as a Clerk 3 for Correction within Mccx Classification Management. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $39,648 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Marisela Marquez holds the role of Clerk 3 at Correction within Wtsp Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,599.
Clerk 2/Correction
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At Correction, Jodie Necessary serves as a Clerk 2 within Necx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,492.
Secretary/Correction
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Carol Wernlund is a Secretary at Correction within Dickson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,300.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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At Correction, Lara Misitano serves as a Medical Records Assistant within Nwcx Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,229.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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At Correction, Redina Hayslett serves as a Storekeeper 1 within Nwcx Commissary. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,096.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Dana James holds the role of Account Clerk at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,096.
Secretary/Correction
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Aleaha Stubbs holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Mccx Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,096.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Delmer Watson is a Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Mccx Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,096.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Amber Young is a Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Wtsp Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,096.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Sarah Young serves as a Secretary within Pavilion. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,096.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Brenshea Johnson is a Clerk 3 at Correction within Wtsp Classification Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,023.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Elizabeth Enjoli Collums serves as a Secretary within Wtsp Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,844.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Ryan Barker serves as a Secretary within Blanton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,832.
Secretary/Correction
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Ashley Long is a Secretary at Correction within Clinton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,832.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Ava Rhymer is a Account Clerk at Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,532.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Joshua Waller is a Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Tcix Commissary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,496.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Joshua England is a Clerk 3 at Correction within Nwcx Classification Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,434.
Secretary/Correction
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Lisa Chapman is a Secretary at Correction within Tazewell/Claiborne. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,354.
Secretary/Correction
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Sharon Hobson holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Somerville Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,354.
Secretary/Correction
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Elizabeth Jones is a Secretary at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,354.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Tonya Alston works as a Account Clerk for Correction within Wtsp Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Tonya earned $38,328 in 2026.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Amber Cullop works as a Account Clerk for Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Amber earned $38,328 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Shelby Davis serves as a Secretary within Franklin. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,328.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Kelly Dishman works as a Storekeeper 1 for Correction within Bccx Commissary. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $38,328 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Elizabeth Cingle is a Secretary at Correction within Mccx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,232.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Michael Cosey holds the role of Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Mltc Warehouse. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,232.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Anna Hewitt is a Account Clerk at Correction within Dsnf Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,232.
Secretary/Correction
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Molly Holder works as a Secretary for Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. Molly earned $38,232 in 2026.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Torie Poteet holds the role of Account Clerk at Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,112.
Secretary/Correction
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Ashley Butler is a Secretary at Correction within Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $37,848.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Samantha Dixon works as a Account Clerk for Correction within Mccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $37,848 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Amber Murphy is a Secretary at Correction within Tcix Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $37,848.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Donna Savalle works as a Account Clerk for Correction within Mccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Donna earned $37,848 in 2026.
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Beate Kiehn holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Paris. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,560.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Micaela Cregger works as a Clerk 3 for Correction within Necx Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. Micaela earned $37,296 in 2026.