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 47
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Lajessie Mcneil holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,422.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Steven Lyons is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,408.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, James Jewett serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,403.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Jessie Dixon works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 30 Scu. Their status is full-time. Jessie earned $68,371 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Larry Watts serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Nwcx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,362.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tommy Francis holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,360.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Danny Morgan is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,358.
Risk Needs Assessment Manager/Correction
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Lora Malone holds the role of Risk Needs Assessment Manager at Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,349.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Connie Aschenback is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,345.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Kevin Maben serves as a Correctional Corporal within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,340.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Jonathan Toles is a Prob/Par Manager at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,328.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Correction
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At Correction, Richard Vaughn serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 within Records Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,328.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Michael Mcpeters works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within District 21 Scu. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $68,325 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, David Grinder serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,323.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Justin Spivey holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,311.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Abdul Fofanah serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,309.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Manpreet Kohli holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,309.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Dylan Schwartz 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 $68,307.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Bret Jobes serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,306.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Anthony Hill holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,304.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Johnathon Baksa is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,303.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Joseph London is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,301.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Emmett Broadnax is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,290.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Raven Somerville is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,285.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Lockhart serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,279.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kenny Barnette works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Kenny earned $68,263 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Jennifer Hanson serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,260.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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John Cranfill is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,258.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Tracy Salyers serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,257.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Michelle Stewart works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $68,256 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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James Clark works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. James earned $68,255 in 2026.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Briandra Mallard holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Derrick Mosley is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,236.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, James E Simmons serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,232.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Martita Santos is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Djrc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,225.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Reyna 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 $68,216.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Dianne Gwynn holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,212.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Madelynn Wooden works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Madelynn earned $68,212 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Vivian Piphus is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,209.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Tommy Russell serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,203.