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 33
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Shunte Sawyer holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,400.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Steven Wright is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Classification Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,400.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Eloise Maze is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,399.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Jonathan Mcclain is a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv at Correction within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,380.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jonathan Limon serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,373.
Correctional Tactical Officer 1/Correction
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Alexander Bickner holds the role of Correctional Tactical Officer 1 at Correction within Oic - Special Operations Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,372.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Yolanda Mcquiddy serves as a Correctional Corporal within Dsnf Central Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,360.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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James White is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Central Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,360.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Connie Mooneyham holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,324.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Shantrese Williams is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,312.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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At Correction, Dustin Bouldin serves as a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,301.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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At Correction, Becky Phelps serves as a Correctional Program Director 1 within Inspector General. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,301.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Shalonda Bonds is a HR Generalist 2 at Correction within Rmsi Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,299.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Paul Whitney serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within District 50 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,293.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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John Inman is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,283.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Tamea Butler serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,281.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Vincent Fumagalli works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Jasper. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $72,263 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Raquel Miller serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within District 50 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,182.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jerry Clark serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,156.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Larry Penrod holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,120.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Leonard Gatewood is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mltc Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,120.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Leslie Ott is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,120.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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David Rheal is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,120.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Desmond Jackson works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Desmond earned $72,111 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Tara Parker holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,100.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Brittany Clark holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,096.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Tukendra Dewalt is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,084.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jeffrey Gear is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,055.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Kiara Young-Crawley serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 60 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,029.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Julia Church is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Johnson City Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,024.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Erinn Wyatt works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within Johnson City Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. Erinn earned $72,024 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tracy Snyder holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,007.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jennifer Caldwell is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Dsnf Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,000.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Sean Smith works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $72,000 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Satoria Cheairs holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Somerville Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,981.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Chad Luckett works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Chad earned $71,942 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Brandon Peone holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,941.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Jeffery Hayes works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $71,933 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Terry Williams holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Nwcx Inmate Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,930.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Melleica Jacobs-Riley serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,926.