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 25
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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April Furcean works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 31 Bhs. Their status is full-time. April earned $75,745 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Jerry Inaboya works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 40 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $75,745 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Kenneth Jones works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $75,745 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Melanie Millsaps is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 20 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,745.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Tanya Pace is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,745.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Zayda Peacher holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 80 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,745.
Institutional Prob/Par Reg Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Sherry Wagner serves as a Institutional Prob/Par Reg Manager within Co Ippo. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,745.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Correction
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At Correction, Stephanie Montalvo serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,720.
Correctional Transition Center Deputy Sup/Correction
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James Ross holds the role of Correctional Transition Center Deputy Sup at Correction within Mltc Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,720.
Correctional Fac Safety Program Director/Correction
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Jacob Ybarra holds the role of Correctional Fac Safety Program Director at Correction within Engineering. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,720.
Correctional Tactical Officer 1/Correction
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Christopher Winslow works as a Correctional Tactical Officer 1 for Correction within Oic - Strike Force Team. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $75,683 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Keinanna Jackson holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,663.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Joy Avery works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Joy earned $75,656 in 2026.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Angela Mathis works as a HR Generalist 2 for Correction within Mccx Administration. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $75,648 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Larry Keeton holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,643.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Odell Murray works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Odell earned $75,588 in 2026.
Correctional Tactical Officer 2/Correction
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Daniel Bell holds the role of Correctional Tactical Officer 2 at Correction within Oic - Strike Force Team. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,585.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Joseph Kent is a Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Bccx Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,566.
Correctional Tactical Officer 2/Correction
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Ryan Morrissette holds the role of Correctional Tactical Officer 2 at Correction within Oic - Strike Force Team. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Ansel Campbell is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Central Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,546.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Shavonna Barnes works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 61 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Shavonna earned $75,524 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Melinda Parker-Hill serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within Murfreesboro Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,521.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Marvonte Hobbs works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Marvonte earned $75,514 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Amy Johnson works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $75,514 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Vickie Middleton serves as a Correctional Corporal within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,473.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Matthew Cochran works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Nwcx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $75,452 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Charles Smith is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 61 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,449.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kevin Icenhour works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $75,440 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Darryl Higdon holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Canine. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,409.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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At Correction, Jackie Johnston serves as a Facilities Supervisor within Tcix Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,392.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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William Byrd works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. William earned $75,391 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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William Washington is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,365.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Sara Haun is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Knoxville Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,363.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Karla Green works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Karla earned $75,350 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Gannon Houston holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,336.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Brian Reynolds works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $75,333 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Quilley-Beth Houston works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Quilley-Beth earned $75,324 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Billy Jones holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,323.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Monique Bigio holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,300.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Marcus Jones is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,288.