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 18
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Sherry Freeman holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Johnson City Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,417.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Veronica Brown serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,397.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Brandy Winston holds the role of Correctional Program Superintendent Coor at Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,391.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Belincia Brooks holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,346.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Christopher Gray works as a Correctional Unit Manager for Correction within Nwcx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $80,328 in 2026.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Sheroka Ndow serves as a Correctional Unit Manager within Nwcx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,328.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Minnick Hall holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Djrc Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,160.
Facilities Manager 2/Correction
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Peter Sitro works as a Facilities Manager 2 for Correction within Djrc Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $80,016 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Mark Randle is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Nwcx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,980.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Tito Lopez serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Nwcx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,963.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Tremont Fields is a Facilities Supervisor at Correction within Mltc Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,945.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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Lorraine Rea holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,936.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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At Correction, Valerie Bridgeforth serves as a Doc Cte Instructor within Djrc Vocational Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,920.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Cimberly Bolton-Heroux holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Springfield. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,901.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Dustin Ward holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Oic - Canine Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,879.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Austin Thompson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Austin earned $79,877 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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James Milligan works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Nwcx Security Management. Their status is full-time. James earned $79,774 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Rachelle Chisholm holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,709.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jeremy Napier serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,709.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Albert Lackey holds the role of Facilities Supervisor at Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,698.
Correctional Captain/Correction
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Tamekio Warren is a Correctional Captain at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,692.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Anita Tidwell is a HR Generalist 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,659.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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At Correction, Justin Milliken serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,644.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Matthew Brosovich works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $79,620 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Dennis Davis holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,620.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Matthew Vann works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $79,620 in 2026.
Boiler Operator Supervisor/Correction
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Jeffery Langley is a Boiler Operator Supervisor at Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,579.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Adrian Fisher is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,567.
Accountant 3/Correction
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Charles Newman holds the role of Accountant 3 at Correction within Wtsp Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,531.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Sonia Jones Worthy works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Sonia earned $79,526 in 2026.
Accountant 3/Correction
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At Correction, Rory Stutzman serves as a Accountant 3 within Nwcx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,526.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Craig Gardner serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Greeneville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,522.
Accountant 3/Correction
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Vanessa Mullinax holds the role of Accountant 3 at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,521.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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At Correction, Samantha Smith serves as a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,520.
Accountant 3/Correction
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Jeffrey Robertson is a Accountant 3 at Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,520.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Nicole Whited holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Sevierville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,519.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Matthew Hancock works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $79,519 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Brandicah Wright serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,519.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Regina Paige works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 71 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Regina earned $79,519 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Nichole Brown is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Cookeville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,518.