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 23
Correctional Community Officer/Correction
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Bradley Canada holds the role of Correctional Community Officer at Correction within Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,889.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Pamela Fleming works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 70 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $76,889 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Lawrence Lutes holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,889.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jacqueline Hagen holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Nwcx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,884.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Rachael Jackson is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mltc Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,861.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Hunter Overholt works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Hunter earned $76,860 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Brandon Owens serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,855.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Leevel Wooten works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Dsnf Security Management. Their status is full-time. Leevel earned $76,855 in 2026.
Employee Relations Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Keisha Jeter serves as a Employee Relations Specialist within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,832.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jason Hayles serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,805.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Gabriel Coller-Espreo serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,798.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Jacob Reneau 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 $76,797.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Christopher Pratt is a Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,755.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jemeakia Taper works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Jemeakia earned $76,654 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Joshua Ross serves as a Correctional Corporal within Nwcx Inmate Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,639.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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David Alston is a Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,632.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Melissa Walters holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,598.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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Brittany Benderman is a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 at Correction within Food Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,596.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Brenda Long works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Brenda earned $76,534 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Marlon Hammonds serves as a Prob/Par Manager within District 30 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,516.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Miranda Price holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,516.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Scott Arnold serves as a Correctional Corporal within Floating Security Crews. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,507.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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At Correction, Callie Peters serves as a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,476.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Samuel Outlaw works as a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor for Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $76,476 in 2026.
Tdoc Retention Specialist/Correction
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Kimberly Rhodes works as a Tdoc Retention Specialist for Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $76,476 in 2026.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Michael Sparacio holds the role of Facilities Supervisor at Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,476.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Timothy Stachura works as a Facilities Supervisor for Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $76,476 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Kenneth Smith works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $76,474 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Kisha Williams holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,463.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Beverly Cameron holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,461.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Corzett Dennis holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Mltc Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,461.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Michael Bruce works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Nwcx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $76,420 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Michael Callihan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,419.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Dustin Daugherty is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,405.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Charles Avery is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,392.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Underwood serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,349.
Facilities Safety Officer 3/Correction
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Jason Boles holds the role of Facilities Safety Officer 3 at Correction within Djrc Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,329.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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James Rose is a Facilities Supervisor at Correction within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,316.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Michael Blankenship works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $76,290 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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At Correction, Claudia Huezo Ictech serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 within Rehabilitative Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,284.