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 30
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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William Markus Lewis works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. William earned $73,560 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Amy Smith works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $73,541 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Zachary Miller holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,539.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Christi Henderson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Christi earned $73,530 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Brandon Kelley is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Dickson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,524.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Joe Hale works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joe earned $73,523 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Charles Richardson serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,516.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Sherry Cox works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Sherry earned $73,511 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Michael Fields is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Paris. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,488.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Samantha Jauch holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,488.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Javonta Seals is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Blanton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,488.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Delesia Todd serves as a Prob/Par Manager within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,488.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Nikki Wiggins serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Elizabethton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,488.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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David Newberry works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. David earned $73,473 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Tekeda Jones serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within District 60 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,443.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Toye Mason is a Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,436.
Accountant 3/Correction
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Sarah Copeland works as a Accountant 3 for Correction within Mltc Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $73,428 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Tracy Shencavitz is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,422.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Daryl Crews is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,416.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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William Crutchfield is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,416.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Brooke Edwards is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Dsnf Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,416.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Qkinya Howard works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Dsnf Security Management. Their status is full-time. Qkinya earned $73,416 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Dashia York serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within Nashville Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,412.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Correction
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At Correction, Jimmie Gregory serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 within Dcco Community Supervision. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,400.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Kevin Drum works as a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* for Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $73,391 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Abanoub Awad serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,388.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Jeremy Jowers serves as a Correctional Corporal within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,381.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Sean Tompkins holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,370.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Anchera Frazier is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,357.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Kathleen Workman serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Clarksville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,355.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Bobby Spyers works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Rmsi Security Management. Their status is full-time. Bobby earned $73,350 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Barry Gruggett is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,349.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Michele Coleman works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 81 Scu. Their status is full-time. Michele earned $73,334 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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David Ferguson is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Paris. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,331.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Nikki Brown serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,331.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Brian Albea serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,331.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Brittney Barlow works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Brittney earned $73,269 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jason Allen serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,269.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Christopher Rushing works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $73,265 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Vincent Giagnoni is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,241.