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 17
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Christopher Johnson works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Rmsi Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $81,284 in 2026.
Prob/Par Program Specialist/Correction
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Cindy Jenkins works as a Prob/Par Program Specialist for Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. Cindy earned $81,191 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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At Correction, Ashley Doyle serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,182.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Mario Montgomery holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Nwcx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,141.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Manuel Conde works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Dsnf Security Management. Their status is full-time. Manuel earned $81,103 in 2026.
Prob/Par Deputy District Director/Correction
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At Correction, Meia Hamill serves as a Prob/Par Deputy District Director within Blanton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,075.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Kevin Phillips serves as a Correctional Corporal within Oic - Canine Unit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,068.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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Abigail Geyer holds the role of Correctional Program Director 1 at Correction within Rehabilitative Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,044.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Tiffani Griffin holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Dsnf Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,033.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Christi Cherry is a Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Dsnf Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,024.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Sonya Little serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Nwcx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,020.
Correctional Program Director 2/Correction
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Anamaria Horrell works as a Correctional Program Director 2 for Correction within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Anamaria earned $81,000 in 2026.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Denny Quillen holds the role of Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,000.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Tylan Orr works as a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor for Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. Their status is full-time. Tylan earned $80,964 in 2026.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Joe Mcbride works as a Doc Cte Instructor for Correction within Nwcx Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. Joe earned $80,938 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Stephen Walling holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,934.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jeffery Hall is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,924.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Janet Burgess holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Blountville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,917.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jacklyn Wadlington works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within District 71 Scu. Their status is full-time. Jacklyn earned $80,917 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Caroline Brown holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 10 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,915.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Teranesha Coleman holds the role of Correctional Program Superintendent Coor at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,915.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Rose Currin is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,906.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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At Correction, Peggy Harris serves as a Doc Teacher within Tcix Vocational Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,826.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Michael Goddard works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $80,784 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Sarah Perkins holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,780.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Adrienne Townsend is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within District 71 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,767.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Frederick Pirtle works as a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* for Correction within Mltc Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Frederick earned $80,640 in 2026.
Correctional Tactical Officer 1/Correction
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Logan Hanevold works as a Correctional Tactical Officer 1 for Correction within Oic - Strike Force Team. Their status is full-time. Logan earned $80,629 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Joseph Darnell serves as a Prob/Par Manager within District 50 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,533.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Michael Dominy works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within District 80 Scu. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $80,533 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Andrew Thornton serves as a Prob/Par Manager within District 30 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,533.
Grants Program Manager/Correction
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Vashti Mckinney holds the role of Grants Program Manager at Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,527.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Mark Daniel serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,525.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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At Correction, Zachariah Ricketts serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Tcix Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,508.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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Currie Gibson works as a Correctional Program Director 1 for Correction within Jackson Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. Currie earned $80,508 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Joseph Guglielmucci is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,496.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Tamika Holman is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Union City. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,496.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Robert Todd holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Somerville Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,496.
Electronic Security Systems Supervisor/Correction
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Herbert Nelson holds the role of Electronic Security Systems Supervisor at Correction within Management Information Systems. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,461.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Chris Cornett serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,426.