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 38
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Joshua Goforth works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $70,946 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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James Mabe works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. James earned $70,942 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Clayton Bentley works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Clayton earned $70,937 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Rockell Delk holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,916.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Brandon Rogers works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Tcix Canine. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $70,903 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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John Draus holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,895.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Christopher Adkisson works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $70,876 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Roscoe Bloodsworth holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,855.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Cody Brown is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,850.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Robert Freeman is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 20 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,848.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Ashlyn Ousley is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Commerce Square 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,848.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Amanda Skiles serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,843.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Justin Mccoy works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $70,842 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Aaron Dickens is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,836.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Teri Newland is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Pavilion. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,836.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Dayna Starke holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,836.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Dalton Bryant works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Dalton earned $70,829 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jason Porter holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,823.
Stores Manager/Correction
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Melissa Shelby works as a Stores Manager for Correction within Rmsi Warehouse. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $70,818 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Ronald Tollett serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,809.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Carl Dexter holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,782.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kevin Swint is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,776.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Tara Bales holds the role of Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv at Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,740.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Debra Dixon holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,740.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Caleb Doyle holds the role of Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,740.
Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv/Correction
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Jason Holmes is a Correctional Intrl Affairs Inv at Correction within Rmsi Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,740.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Geniva Douglas holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,707.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Richard Horn is a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* at Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,705.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Brent Pettway works as a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* for Correction within Rmsi Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. Brent earned $70,704 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Chad Nugent serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,686.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Amanda Gunter holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,685.
Chief Correctional Counselor/Correction
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Robert Bates is a Chief Correctional Counselor at Correction within Rmsi Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,680.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Telak Martin works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. Telak earned $70,665 in 2026.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Meshel Demian works as a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* for Correction within Management Information Systems. Their status is full-time. Meshel earned $70,664 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Donna Knighton serves as a Correctional Corporal within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,654.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Tony Jordan is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,644.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Emily Rogers serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Johnson City. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,629.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Christopher Alkhashti works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 21 Scu. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $70,624 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Kareem Haskins holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,610.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Alec Hayden works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Alec earned $70,610 in 2026.