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 32
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Regina Williams is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,884.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Vantorious Stewart works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Vantorious earned $72,853 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Joshua Anderson works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $72,831 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Laquita Cox works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 81 Scu. Their status is full-time. Laquita earned $72,792 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Brian Garner serves as a Correctional Corporal within Nwcx Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,782.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Matthew Kirby works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $72,767 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Riean Onorati serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,744.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Emily Boss serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 21 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,720.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Fredericka Gildersleeve works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Franklin. Their status is full-time. Fredericka earned $72,705 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Joseph Bunch is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,705.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Tammera Hightower is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Johnson City. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,683.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Robert Guizzotti serves as a Correctional Corporal within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,678.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Julie Yeager works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Julie earned $72,650 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Yolanda Jefferson works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Commerce Square 2. Their status is full-time. Yolanda earned $72,636 in 2026.
Risk Needs Assessment Manager/Correction
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Kizzie Woods is a Risk Needs Assessment Manager at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,612.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Rebecca Johnson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,609.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Paul Blazonis serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Floating Security Crews. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,593.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Altovise Jones serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,588.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shane Gray holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,585.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Tadara Matthews serves as a Correctional Corporal within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,581.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Autumn Stallings works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Autumn earned $72,565 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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John Thames holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Mltc Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,564.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Sue Alexander serves as a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist within Nwcx Ippo. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,554.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Gwen Mcgaughy is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,552.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ardell Ross is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,549.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Robert Henshaw is a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor at Correction within Inspector General. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,530.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Roger Hensley holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,504.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Phillis Jackson works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Phillis earned $72,490 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Charles Lawson holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,476.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Teresa Hamblen serves as a Correctional Corporal within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,459.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Junorie Avery works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Junorie earned $72,453 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Gabriel Allender is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,447.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Melissa Paton is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 80 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,437.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Brenda Hinton works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Mltc Security Management. Their status is full-time. Brenda earned $72,417 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Duane Echols holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Mltc Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,408.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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At Correction, Fred Phillips serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,408.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Ryan Dillon is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,406.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Silvia Popova holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Clinton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,402.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Shavonda Howard is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,400.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Albert Roberts holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,400.