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 137
Clerk 3/Correction
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Alisha Norris is a Clerk 3 at Correction within Necx Inmate Records. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $37,296.
Secretary/Correction
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Katina Blackwell holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,212.
Clerk 3/Correction
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At Correction, Jessica Armes serves as a Clerk 3 within Mccx Inmate Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,200.
Medical Records Technician 1/Correction
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Gary Frisbey holds the role of Medical Records Technician 1 at Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,152.
Nurse's Assistant 2*/Correction
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Patience Ekunwe is a Nurse's Assistant 2* at Correction within Dsnf Behavioral Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $37,020.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Makayla Dobis holds the role of Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Nwcx Warehouse. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,984.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Kelsey Phillips holds the role of Account Clerk at Correction within Mccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,984.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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Regina Gosnell works as a Medical Records Assistant for Correction within Mccx Health Services. Their status is full-time. Regina earned $36,948 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Egypt Bourne serves as a Secretary within Pavilion. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,864.
Secretary/Correction
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Keniah Griffin is a Secretary at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,864.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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At Correction, Christal Stout serves as a Medical Records Assistant within Necx Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,816.
Account Clerk/Correction
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At Correction, Maliyah Bursey serves as a Account Clerk within Wtsp Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.
Recreation Assistant/Correction
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At Correction, Gary Marzello serves as a Recreation Assistant within Bccx Recreation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,420.
Medical Records Technician 1/Correction
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Keana Butler works as a Medical Records Technician 1 for Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. Keana earned $35,892 in 2026.
Clerk 2/Correction
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Lori Berkley works as a Clerk 2 for Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. Lori earned $35,208 in 2026.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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Christy Hopper is a Medical Records Assistant at Correction within Nwcx Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,662.
Recreation Assistant/Correction
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At Correction, Misty Daugherty serves as a Recreation Assistant within Mccx Recreation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,092.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Kayce Gooch works as a Clerk 3 for Correction within Nwcx Inmate Records. Their status is full-time. Kayce earned $34,068 in 2026.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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Tawanna Smith is a Medical Records Assistant at Correction within Wtsp Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,357.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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Sandra Moody holds the role of Medical Records Assistant at Correction within Necx Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,892.
Clerk 2/Correction
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At Correction, Kiah Quarles serves as a Clerk 2 within Djrc Classification Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,172.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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Sandra Nichols works as a Medical Records Assistant for Correction within Mccx Health Services. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $32,100 in 2026.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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Alison Orsinger holds the role of Medical Records Assistant at Correction within Mccx Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,648.
Clerk 2/Correction
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At Correction, Alicia Oreto serves as a Clerk 2 within Bccx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,192.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Demarcus Prackett works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mltc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Demarcus earned $22,073 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Daja Mays works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. Daja earned $15,103 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Brandon Sweet serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $7,968.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Maddie Beasley works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. Maddie earned $7,528 in 2026.