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 36
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Elizabeth Holland serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,217.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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James Webb holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 21 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,202.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Torrey Smith holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,181.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Zane Bernard is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,178.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Daniel Harrison works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Necx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $71,174 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Katelyn Wickson holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,172.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jonathan Patterson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,170.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Debra Irvine works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Debra earned $71,165 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Justin Cable works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $71,148 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Javier Romero holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,146.
Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor/Correction
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Amanda Goode holds the role of Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor at Correction within Dsnf Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,131.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jason Gamlin works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 61 Scu. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $71,124 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Georgiy Mudrenko serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,120.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Bobby Roberson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,120.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jade Kirby works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Rmsi Security Management. Their status is full-time. Jade earned $71,112 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Ann Dunkle serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,110.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Sharon Toliver holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,105.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jason Swallow holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,105.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Catrina Ashcraft holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,100.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Jakob Klotz holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,100.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Tynessia Love works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. Tynessia earned $71,100 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Erica Tinsley holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,100.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Matthew Scott is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,095.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Brian Jennings holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Inmate Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,088.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Mark Mckinney holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,088.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Humberto Cigarroa serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,087.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Darrell Byrd serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,086.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Angela Parker Willis is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,084.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Matthew Harris holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,083.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Frenesha White works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Frenesha earned $71,079 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Ashley Livesay holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Dandridge Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,067.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Nicholas Gilbert holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Tcix Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,063.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Clint Sparks works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Clint earned $71,063 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Justin Thurman works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $71,055 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Justin Garland holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,054.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jimmie Gilmore works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jimmie earned $71,041 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Johnny Fugate serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,038.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Colin Armstrong is a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* at Correction within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,037.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Adam Wiles holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,037.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Joshua Clay Coleman holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,034.