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 21
Tdoc Retention Specialist/Correction
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Derrick Daugherty holds the role of Tdoc Retention Specialist at Correction within Mccx Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,904.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jennifer Medina works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Dsnf Security Management. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $77,884 in 2026.
Accountant 3/Correction
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Michael Chapman holds the role of Accountant 3 at Correction within Rmsi Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,868.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Lance Dykes is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 10 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,867.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Carl Kelly serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,858.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Michael Yablonski works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $77,855 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jimmie Baugus is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,832.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Lynn Johnson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Lynn earned $77,831 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Tiffani Woodham-Adkins is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Pavilion. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,823.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Bridget Muncy works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 31 Scu. Their status is full-time. Bridget earned $77,822 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Craig Seccia serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within District 60 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,816.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Belinda White is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 61 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,811.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Bob Gregory Crittenden is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Oic - Canine Unit. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,806.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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John Evans works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. John earned $77,784 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Joshua Trogdon works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $77,783 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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James Arnette is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,758.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Stephen Melhorn works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $77,741 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jay Yearwood serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,697.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Djuana Hodges is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,688.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Savannah Rood is a Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,679.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Adam Sowden works as a Correctional Unit Manager for Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $77,679 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Brandon Foster works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $77,676 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Christopher Hacker is a Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,676.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Letessa Hardin - Taylor serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,652.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Robert Michael Bruce serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,634.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Elizabeth Gibson serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,631.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Timothy Potter is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,626.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Phyllis Coby is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,621.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Joshua Carter holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,619.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Lynnea Pinkham serves as a Prob/Par Manager within District 21 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,617.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Arend Heymans is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,595.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Maria Parrish holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Nwcx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,582.
Doc Abe Instructor/Correction
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Darlene Mathews works as a Doc Abe Instructor for Correction within Tcix Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. Darlene earned $77,521 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Stephanie Jackson is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,503.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Reynolds works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $77,487 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Joyce Fletcher is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Cleveland. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,477.
Data Analytics Specialist/Correction
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Sarah Gentzler is a Data Analytics Specialist at Correction within Cleveland. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,415.
Prob/Par Program Director/Correction
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At Correction, Stacee Kelley serves as a Prob/Par Program Director within Dcco Community Supervision. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,388.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Janice Treadway works as a Doc Cte Instructor for Correction within Wtsp Academic Education. Their status is full-time. Janice earned $77,376 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Maquitta Wilkins serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,360.