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 44
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Vashon Ingram works as a Prob/Par Manager for Correction within Commerce Square 2. Their status is full-time. Vashon earned $69,144 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Shawn Alexander is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Necx Inmate Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,136.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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James Moody holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,131.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kimberly Bryant holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,102.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Richard Lewis serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,097.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Jasmine Spikner serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,096.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Rubie Davis is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,072.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Dwight Brown is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,063.
Psychiatric Chaplain 2/Correction
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Edward Baxter holds the role of Psychiatric Chaplain 2 at Correction within Wtsp Chaplain. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,063.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Stephanie Staggs 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 $69,058.
Correctional Compliance Manager/Correction
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Sarah Spires is a Correctional Compliance Manager at Correction within Wtsp Fire & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,051.
Chief Correctional Counselor/Correction
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Brianna Kilgore holds the role of Chief Correctional Counselor at Correction within Tcix Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,024.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Jennifer Evans works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $69,018 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Candis Troxel works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Candis earned $69,015 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Teresa Bernard serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,010.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Scotty Gross is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,009.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Bryan Hill serves as a Correctional Corporal within Dsnf Central Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,967.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Darien Foster serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Clinton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,966.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Chad Clayton works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Chad earned $68,963 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Chante Patterson holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,961.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jubblent Deberry works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jubblent earned $68,957 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Mario Salguero Vega is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,955.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Caleb Armes holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Angela Beebe is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Rmsi Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Dylan Cooper serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Classification Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Eva Hall is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Tyger Herbst holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Malakai Johnston is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mltc Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Cyrena Jones is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Keith Lutts is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Clarksville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jacob Norris is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Christopher Schuler is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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George Stubbs is a Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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At Correction, Jacob Williamson serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,952.
Tdoc Retention Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Julian Wright serves as a Tdoc Retention Specialist within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,952.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Brandon Evans holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,947.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Austin Holbrooks holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,947.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Eugene Huffman works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. Eugene earned $68,947 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Matongo Jeremie serves as a Correctional Corporal within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,947.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Michael Markum holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Necx Inmate Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,947.