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 40
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Belinda Brown holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,258.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Angela Burnett serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within District 60 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,257.
Institutional Prob/Par Spvsr/Correction
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Tara Armes works as a Institutional Prob/Par Spvsr for Correction within Mccx Ippo. Their status is full-time. Tara earned $70,242 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Caitlyn Kelly serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,235.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Marquis Creech holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,224.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Bethany Short works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 31 Scu. Their status is full-time. Bethany earned $70,219 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Justice Hamilton works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Justice earned $70,195 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Randy Freeman is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,192.
Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor/Correction
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At Correction, Norma Johnson serves as a Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor within Sentence Management Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,168.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Bridget Allen holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,157.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Jason Culp works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Tcix Classification Management. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $70,145 in 2026.
Facilities Safety Officer 3/Correction
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Larry Coggins holds the role of Facilities Safety Officer 3 at Correction within Tcix Fire & Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,139.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Paula Rowe holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,135.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Nathan Bruce holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,128.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Sherry Hall serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,120.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Lakeshia Henderson serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,119.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Zachery Ramp works as a Correctional Sergeant for Correction within Rmsi Security Management. Their status is full-time. Zachery earned $70,099 in 2026.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Susan Howe is a Doc Teacher at Correction within Mccx Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,089.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Douglas Jones is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,087.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Dianne Haynes works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Dianne earned $70,082 in 2026.
Food Service Manager 3/Correction
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At Correction, Brenda Bean serves as a Food Service Manager 3 within Dsnf Dietary. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,080.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Deonta Hampton is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,080.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Arlisa Wade is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Paris. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,080.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Theodore Malone holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Gallatin. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,074.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Daphne Bice works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Daphne earned $70,061 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Justin Jackson works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $70,060 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jamie Lovelace is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,004.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Ivan Patton is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.
Accountant 3/Correction
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At Correction, Sarah Hilf serves as a Accountant 3 within Mccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,996.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Lawrence Cooper serves as a Correctional Corporal within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,986.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Jennifer Griffith is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 21 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,981.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Cheryl Chesney serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,960.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Kimberly Allen serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,952.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Jeffrey Hall works as a Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* for Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $69,950 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Gary Lineberry serves as a Correctional Corporal within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,950.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Tracie Rose holds the role of Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* at Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,949.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Tony Stephens works as a Facilities Supervisor for Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $69,932 in 2026.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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Brandon Carr works as a Facilities Supervisor for Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $69,929 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Amber Shelton is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 20 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,926.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jaleesa Gaston is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Gallatin. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,924.