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 3
Warden 4/Correction
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Stanley Dickerson works as a Warden 4 for Correction within Wtsp Administration. Their status is full-time. Stanley earned $145,338 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 5/Correction
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Kenneth Rourk holds the role of Registered Nurse 5 at Correction within Dsnf Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,191.
Correctional Administrator/Correction
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At Correction, James Wyatt serves as a Correctional Administrator within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,860.
HR Director 1/Correction
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At Correction, Karen Kimbrell serves as a HR Director 1 within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,306.
Communications Assistant Director/Correction
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Justin Brown is a Communications Assistant Director at Correction within Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,675.
Physician Assistant/Correction
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At Correction, Amanda Collins serves as a Physician Assistant within Nwcx Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,312.
Talent Management Director Senior/Correction
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Larry Patterson is a Talent Management Director Senior at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,609.
Fiscal Director 1/Correction
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Matthew Smith works as a Fiscal Director 1 for Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $139,356 in 2026.
Tdoc Field Services Administrative/Correction
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Gregory Nichols holds the role of Tdoc Field Services Administrative at Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,186.
Correctional Administrator/Correction
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Matthew Panter holds the role of Correctional Administrator at Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,290.
Employee Relations Director/Correction
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Naomi Aitchison is a Employee Relations Director at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,000.
HR Director 1/Correction
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At Correction, Cheryl Swanson serves as a HR Director 1 within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,896.
HR Director 1/Correction
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Leigh Ann Rogers is a HR Director 1 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,742.
Audit Director 1/Correction
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John Capps holds the role of Audit Director 1 at Correction within Inspector General. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,501.
Audit Director 1/Correction
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Jesse Branscum is a Audit Director 1 at Correction within Inspector General. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,489.
Correctional Administrator/Correction
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At Correction, Linda Humphrey serves as a Correctional Administrator within Adult Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,224.
Fiscal Director 1/Correction
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Tammy Winston is a Fiscal Director 1 at Correction within Mltc Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,212.
Doc Principal/Correction
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Sharon Matthews is a Doc Principal at Correction within Rmsi Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $135,612.
Doc Principal/Correction
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Ronnie Lanier works as a Doc Principal for Correction within Nwcx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. Ronnie earned $133,889 in 2026.
Correctional Administrator/Correction
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Valerie Burgess works as a Correctional Administrator for Correction within Adult Operations. Their status is full-time. Valerie earned $133,717 in 2026.
HR Manager 2/Correction
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Brittney Clark is a HR Manager 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,435.
Associate Warden/Correction
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At Correction, Zachary Pounds serves as a Associate Warden within Bccx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,332.
Nurse Practitioner/Correction
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Pamela Nappier holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,248.
Registered Nurse 5/Correction
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Michelle Orwig works as a Registered Nurse 5 for Correction within Health Services. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $129,720 in 2026.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Susan Hatley holds the role of Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Mltc Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,404.
HR Manager 2/Correction
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At Correction, Alija Turkovic serves as a HR Manager 2 within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,000.
Doc Principal/Correction
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Julia Gregg is a Doc Principal at Correction within Mccx Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,040.
Employee Relations Manager/Correction
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Elounda Burton holds the role of Employee Relations Manager at Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,874.
Doc Principal/Correction
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Michael Icenhour holds the role of Doc Principal at Correction within Necx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,531.
Tdoc Field Services Administrative/Correction
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Mark Cannon holds the role of Tdoc Field Services Administrative at Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,194.
Warden 2/Correction
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Tonya Hawkins works as a Warden 2 for Correction within Mltc Administration. Their status is full-time. Tonya earned $125,964 in 2026.
Audit Director 1/Correction
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Sara Stout holds the role of Audit Director 1 at Correction within Inspector General. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,920.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Shannon Green is a Associate Warden at Correction within Bccx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,055.
Doc Teacher Supervisor/Correction
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Charlotte Vaughn is a Doc Teacher Supervisor at Correction within Nwcx Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,552.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Jeffery Chandler works as a Doc Teacher for Correction within Nwcx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $124,397 in 2026.
Tdoc Education Superintendent/Correction
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Sheena Hanserd holds the role of Tdoc Education Superintendent at Correction within Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,664.
Registered Nurse 4/Correction
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Barbara Starnes works as a Registered Nurse 4 for Correction within Dsnf Behavioral Health Services. Their status is full-time. Barbara earned $122,664 in 2026.
Audit Director 1/Correction
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Maria Schuh holds the role of Audit Director 1 at Correction within Inspector General. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,011.
HR Generalist 3/Correction
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Christopher Fly holds the role of HR Generalist 3 at Correction within Nwcx Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,912.
Nurse Practitioner/Correction
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At Correction, Nicole Nde serves as a Nurse Practitioner within Dsnf Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,680.