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 4
Physician Assistant/Correction
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David Sehorn works as a Physician Assistant for Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. David earned $121,320 in 2026.
Talent Management Assistant Director/Correction
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At Correction, Charnette Blackmon serves as a Talent Management Assistant Director within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,937.
Associate Warden/Correction
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At Correction, Daniel Petrey serves as a Associate Warden within Djrc Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,838.
Associate Counsel/Correction
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Tyler Stanfield is a Associate Counsel at Correction within Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,816.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Sabrina Shannon holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Wtsp Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,042.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Teresa Henson holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Necx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,496.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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At Correction, Joanne Tindall serves as a Doc Teacher within Rmsi Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,488.
Nurse Practitioner/Correction
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Abel Okuma holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,436.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Correction
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At Correction, Patricia Crockett serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 within Executive. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,872.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Jeremy Cotham works as a Associate Warden for Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $118,843 in 2026.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Johnetta Marcellus holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Djrc Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,752.
Audit Director 1/Correction
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Phillip Mcdonald is a Audit Director 1 at Correction within Inspector General. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,632.
Facilities Manager 3/Correction
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David Wells holds the role of Facilities Manager 3 at Correction within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,290.
Trng Academy Superintendent/Correction
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Ronald Whitmore is a Trng Academy Superintendent at Correction within Tca Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,948.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Stacy Oakes works as a Associate Warden for Correction within Mccx Administration. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $117,941 in 2026.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Shakera Greer works as a Associate Warden for Correction within Wtsp Administration. Their status is full-time. Shakera earned $117,842 in 2026.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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At Correction, Connie Bonds serves as a Doc Teacher within Wtsp Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,597.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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David Keith is a Doc Teacher at Correction within Necx Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,596.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Michael Ward holds the role of Associate Warden at Correction within Nwcx Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,415.
Registered Nurse 4/Correction
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Larry Watson works as a Registered Nurse 4 for Correction within Health Services. Their status is full-time. Larry earned $117,288 in 2026.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Andre Johnson works as a Associate Warden for Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $116,136 in 2026.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Ashlee Wheeler is a Associate Warden at Correction within Djrc Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $116,076.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Jill Spencer is a Doc Teacher at Correction within Nwcx Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $116,001.
Associate Warden/Correction
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At Correction, Jonathan Higdon serves as a Associate Warden within Bccx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,655.
HR Manager 2/Correction
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Monique Merriweather holds the role of HR Manager 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,212.
HR Manager 2/Correction
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Laurel Potter works as a HR Manager 2 for Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. Laurel earned $115,212 in 2026.
HR Manager 2/Correction
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Shaunna Stribling is a HR Manager 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,212.
Correctional Major/Correction
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Michael Kemp holds the role of Correctional Major at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,211.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Beth Duncan works as a Doc Teacher for Correction within Nwcx Chapter 1. Their status is full-time. Beth earned $114,894 in 2026.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Teresa Crowder is a Doc Teacher at Correction within Necx Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $114,552.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Ernest Lewis works as a Associate Warden for Correction within Dsnf Administration. Their status is full-time. Ernest earned $114,300 in 2026.
HR Manager 1/Correction
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Anna Kilpatrick works as a HR Manager 1 for Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. Anna earned $114,263 in 2026.
Correctional Program Director 2/Correction
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At Correction, Sherlean Lybolt serves as a Correctional Program Director 2 within Behavioral Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,673.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Jonathan Walton holds the role of Associate Warden at Correction within Nwcx Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,448.
Nurse Practitioner/Correction
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At Correction, Nadine Hofmeister serves as a Nurse Practitioner within Dsnf Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,424.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Carla Kanipe holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Dsnf Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,374.
Associate Warden/Correction
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At Correction, Bryan Butler serves as a Associate Warden within Tcix Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,174.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Harold Proctor holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Wtsp Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,084.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Correction
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Jesse Neely holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 3 at Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,836.
Electronic Security Systems Supervisor/Correction
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James Guin holds the role of Electronic Security Systems Supervisor at Correction within Management Information Systems. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,675.