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 20
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jeffery Henson is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,511.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Jeleya Burnett works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 71 Scu. Their status is full-time. Jeleya earned $78,496 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Doretha Gordon is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,464.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jerry Johnson serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,463.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Andy Bryan works as a Doc Cte Instructor for Correction within Mccx Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. Andy earned $78,451 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Nathaniel Coleman holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,441.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Calvin Underwood is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,424.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Joshua Mccollum works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $78,422 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Mendez Leniece works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Floating Security Crews. Their status is full-time. Mendez earned $78,414 in 2026.
Correctional Tactical Officer 2/Correction
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Tyler Briggs works as a Correctional Tactical Officer 2 for Correction within Oic - Strike Force Team. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $78,378 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Danny Tate works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Nwcx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Danny earned $78,329 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Elizabeth Bailey serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 40 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,325.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Brenda Jones holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 31 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,324.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Chandra Jones serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 70 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,324.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Kerri Springer holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,324.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Anthony Hopkins works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $78,214 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Jeffrey Ray is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,208.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Thomas Shell works as a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv for Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $78,203 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Aaron Hunley holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,176.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Brandon Martin is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,174.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Bobby Ray Worthington works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Bobby earned $78,152 in 2026.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Toshia Ridenour holds the role of Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,148.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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William Page is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,140.
Tdoc Retention Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Joshua Holland serves as a Tdoc Retention Specialist within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,131.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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At Correction, William Baldwin serves as a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 within Mltc Vocational Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,125.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Johnny Caldwell holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 20 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,105.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Cameron Mooneyham holds the role of Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Bccx Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,095.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Danielle Jackson holds the role of Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,095.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Kristopher Phillips works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Kristopher earned $78,091 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Frank Lance is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,090.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Todd Carson is a Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Mccx Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,087.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Rodonna Winningham works as a Doc Teacher for Correction within Bccx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. Rodonna earned $78,084 in 2026.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Madison Campbell works as a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv for Correction within Dsnf Security Management. Their status is full-time. Madison earned $78,062 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Correction
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Melinda Toney holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 5 at Correction within Sentence Management Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,054.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Andrew Brown is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Robert Reagan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,998.
Training Officer 2/Correction
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Johnna Brown holds the role of Training Officer 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Larayne Evans holds the role of Correctional Program Superintendent Coor at Correction within Inspector General. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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David Quave works as a Doc Cte Instructor for Correction within Necx Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. David earned $77,932 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Annette Haycraft is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,917.