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 16
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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James Daniel works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. James earned $82,624 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Daniel Arnold works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $82,599 in 2026.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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At Correction, Richard Schumpert serves as a Doc Cte Instructor within Mccx Vocational Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,584.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Buddy Smith holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,536.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Julia Anderson works as a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor for Correction within Rmsi Administration. Their status is full-time. Julia earned $82,502 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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At Correction, Brian Vass serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Nwcx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,418.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Kristi Parker holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,394.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Daniel Mccray holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,377.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Melissa Brady works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $82,336 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Lindsay Reneau is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 20 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,277.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Chris Wright works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Chris earned $82,238 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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At Correction, Charles Stevens serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Rmsi Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,140.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Laurie Wyatt is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within District 20 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,138.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Sheila Trent holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 10 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,121.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Angela Rushing works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $82,112 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Lakisha Young is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 71 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,111.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Davie Miller is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within District 60 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,076.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Joe Rudolph serves as a Prob/Par Manager within District 60 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,076.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Kenyonna Parker works as a Correctional Unit Manager for Correction within Djrc Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Kenyonna earned $82,051 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Martin Monkhouse is a Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,016.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, John Collins serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,007.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Eddy Perez serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,978.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Kalvin Holt serves as a Correctional Corporal within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,967.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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Denys Yeager holds the role of Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 at Correction within Hccf Hardeman County Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Brian Fiedler serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Tca Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,841.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Kevin Weaver holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within District 51 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,805.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Julie Daugherty works as a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor for Correction within Fleet Management. Their status is full-time. Julie earned $81,800 in 2026.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Jeffery Newport works as a Facilities Supervisor for Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $81,792 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jeremy Jones is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Dyersburg. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,775.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Jason Munsey works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $81,746 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Thomas Hutchins holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,735.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Tamara Chappell serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Blountville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,642.
Tdoc Drc Clinical Director/Correction
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Alicia Denton holds the role of Tdoc Drc Clinical Director at Correction within Memphis Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.
Tdoc Drc Clinical Director/Correction
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At Correction, Simone Lampkin serves as a Tdoc Drc Clinical Director within Nashville Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,600.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Darren Douglas holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,576.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Denise Deanjalo is a Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Djrc Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,572.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Michael Vazquez holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Oic - Canine Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,562.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Larico Nelson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,523.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Berkeley Frey works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Berkeley earned $81,433 in 2026.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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Jacqueline Jordan is a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 at Correction within Inspector General. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,288.