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 34
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Brandon Morgan works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $71,906 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Terry Brooks is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,898.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jonathan Torres serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,857.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Wayne King is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,853.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Clarence May serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Laundry. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,848.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tammy Griffin is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,845.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Phillip Taylor is a Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Necx Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,831.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shannon Brandau works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $71,814 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kenneth Tolley works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $71,814 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brandy Hutson works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Brandy earned $71,807 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Erinn Smith works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Erinn earned $71,784 in 2026.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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At Correction, Alexis Riley serves as a Doc Cte Instructor within Wtsp Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,782.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Dale Morrell is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,774.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Thomas Davis is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,774.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Jody Poole works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 71 Scu. Their status is full-time. Jody earned $71,753 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Chassity Mckinnie works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Chassity earned $71,732 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Derrick Mccollins works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Derrick earned $71,729 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jeannie Taylor holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,721.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jokiha Horton is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,719.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Jeremiah Smiddy serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,707.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Clint Zyla works as a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv for Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Clint earned $71,688 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Kenneth Spradley works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $71,682 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Princess Edwards works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Princess earned $71,673 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Matthew Delk serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,656.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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William Jones works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. William earned $71,653 in 2026.
Training Officer 1/Correction
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At Correction, Tracy Williams serves as a Training Officer 1 within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,642.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jeffrey Hatch holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,637.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Teresa Barnette holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,635.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Joseph Dichiacchio is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,619.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Joshua Widener serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,595.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Sean Crabtree holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,583.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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David Mullins holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,582.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Erica Stray holds the role of HR Generalist 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,571.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Billy Perry is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Maryville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,556.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Tammy Bell Nash serves as a Prob/Par Manager within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,556.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jessica Francisco works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $71,556 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jessica Parrish holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,556.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Solange Dye works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Mltc Security Management. Their status is full-time. Solange earned $71,552 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jalisa Jones works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jalisa earned $71,551 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, John Richard Hollingsworth serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,543.