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 45
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Quylea Muchison holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,947.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Tiffany New is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,947.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Robert Moles holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,938.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Marie Witherspoon holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,929.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Delroy Madkins serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,921.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Shelia Agnew holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,902.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Larry Simms works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Larry earned $68,885 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Bridney Baldwin works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. Bridney earned $68,884 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Billy Blackwell Ii serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within District 40 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,884.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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James Morrisett holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 80 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,884.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Regina Rinaldi is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 40 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,884.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Ravon Weems works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 80 Scu. Their status is full-time. Ravon earned $68,884 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Kristy Parchment holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Dickson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,877.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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At Correction, Eboni Dowell serves as a Doc Teacher within Wtsp Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,868.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Martha Caldwell is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,868.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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At Correction, Adrianne Hill serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Tca Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,863.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Sierra Almy serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Cleveland. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,856.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jackie Carpenter holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,853.
Correctional Academy Inst 2/Correction
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Walter Batey works as a Correctional Academy Inst 2 for Correction within Community Supervision Training. Their status is full-time. Walter earned $68,844 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Brian Keplinger is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,844.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Camille Lightsey is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 80 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,844.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Correction
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Joy Ogle holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Correction within Tca Warehouse Uniforms. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,844.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Ellison Schrage serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,844.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Chris Harper holds the role of Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* at Correction within Necx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,832.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Devita Shaw is a Correctional Program Superintendent Coor at Correction within Food Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,832.
Accountant 3/Correction
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At Correction, Crissy Whaley serves as a Accountant 3 within Necx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,832.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Thomas Turnage holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Springfield. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,827.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kayla Benson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,809.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Richard Hall works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Clinton. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $68,809 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Travis Mealer serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,809.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Connie White serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,809.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Joseph Prinzo is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,781.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Tamarus Manns Dixon holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,768.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Gavin Jaffre holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,758.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Hayes serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,755.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Gabrieal Budke works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Gabrieal earned $68,724 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Christopher Ringer works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $68,721 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kimberly Bullock works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $68,720 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Joshua Hale serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,720.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Luke Houston works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Luke earned $68,720 in 2026.