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 46
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Karen Lee works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $68,708 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Danny Clark holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,706.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Elisha Castro holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,695.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Carolyn Franklin holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,692.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Heather Lee serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,692.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Correction
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Douglas Stephens is a Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Correction within Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,688.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Duston Wright is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Lawrenceburg. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,683.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Joshua Nolan serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Clinton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,682.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Samantha Rhodes is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,669.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jonathan Haynes holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,664.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Sarah Russell holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Paris. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,656.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Kevin Kupin serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,641.
Prob/Par Program Specialist/Correction
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Brittany Holley is a Prob/Par Program Specialist at Correction within Dcco Community Supervision. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,639.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Scott Fernandez works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $68,638 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Benjamin Reed holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Mcminnville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,634.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Courtney Schmidt holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,633.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Kevin Whitley holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,633.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Robert Calabrese serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Cookeville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,632.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jeremy Taylor works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $68,619 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Lemuel Watson serves as a Correctional Corporal within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,619.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Richard Bohrman holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,604.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Steve Webb holds the role of Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,602.
Correctional Farm Manager/Correction
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Brandon Jackson works as a Correctional Farm Manager for Correction within Engineering. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $68,600 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kelly Whitaker is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Greeneville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,592.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Lawanda Toomes works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Lawanda earned $68,588 in 2026.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Peter Mosaad holds the role of HR Generalist 2 at Correction within HR and Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,585.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Michelle Hernandez is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,580.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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William Taylor works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Nwcx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. William earned $68,538 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jon Smith works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Jon earned $68,525 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Zachary Hutton works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Zachary earned $68,525 in 2026.
Chief Correctional Counselor/Correction
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Myeisha Lee works as a Chief Correctional Counselor for Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Myeisha earned $68,507 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Helena Jake is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,486.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Joshua Taylor holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,486.
Facilities Supervisor/Correction
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At Correction, Brian Hensley serves as a Facilities Supervisor within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,463.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Gilbert Hamilton works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Gilbert earned $68,462 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jesse Goad 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 $68,445.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Paul Akanni holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,444.
Chief Correctional Counselor/Correction
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Lauren Lee is a Chief Correctional Counselor at Correction within Djrc Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,440.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Michelle Albert holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,434.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Chad Pledger serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,431.