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 42
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Roy Ennis works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Roy earned $69,600 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Douglas Vespie is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,590.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Eric Gibson works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $69,586 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kenneth Ojo holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,569.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Christi Hammond is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,565.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jacob Byrge is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,564.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Talmadge Cosper serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,561.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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James Creecy holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,543.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brian Taylor holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,535.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, David Bandy serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,533.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Keiona Kirby works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Keiona earned $69,529 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Timothy Mooneyham is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,526.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Megan Boudreaux holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,526.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Donald Labarge works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $69,519 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Buddy Mackie works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Buddy earned $69,507 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Patricia Scott works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $69,505 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Dennise Durham 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 $69,491.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Billy Stout serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,488.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Briana White is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,479.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Richard Cobbs works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $69,476 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Mark Lancaster serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,472.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Justin Hartman works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $69,470 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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David Tankersley holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Johnson City. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,468.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, William Otto serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,458.
Tdoc Retention Specialist/Correction
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Adam Fuqua holds the role of Tdoc Retention Specialist at Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,444.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jennifer Mesker serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,444.
Chief Correctional Counselor/Correction
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Haley Sargent is a Chief Correctional Counselor at Correction within Necx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,443.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Pamela Wance is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,442.
Chief Correctional Counselor/Correction
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Eric Winebarger holds the role of Chief Correctional Counselor at Correction within Mccx Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,441.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Sarah Herrick-Briggs works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $69,441 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Anthony Gibson is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,440.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Floribeth Gary holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,422.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Richard Humphreys works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $69,416 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Lucas Heral is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,413.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Heidi Benson Bryant works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Heidi earned $69,400 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Tracey Theus serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,385.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Courtney Johnson works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Courtney earned $69,383 in 2026.
Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor/Correction
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Dajanie Lowery works as a Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor for Correction within Sentence Management Services. Their status is full-time. Dajanie earned $69,373 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Natasha Davis is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,373.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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James Skimehorne holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,363.