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Correction

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
5,468
Median total
$65,044
Highest record
$266,544

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$7,528$126,194+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$66,889 (98%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$1,064 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$51,204
$59,032
$65,044
$71,479
$83,964

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).

Largest job titles

Correctional Officer 2*
1,673 · $64,655
Prob/Par Officer 2*
527 · $60,888
Correctional Corporal
364 · $69,342
Correctional Sergeant
232 · $74,822

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 48

Johnny Armes

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,201
Sub-department
MCCX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$66,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,081
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,201
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,510
Employee ID
105238

Johnny Armes is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,201.

Tyler Morris

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,199
Sub-department
MLTC Core Security
Base pay
$66,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,067
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,199
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,511
Employee ID
564484

Tyler Morris holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mltc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,199.

Leslie Powell

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,196
Sub-department
DSNF Central Transportation
Base pay
$68,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,196
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,683
Employee ID
371550

Leslie Powell works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Dsnf Central Transportation. Their status is full-time. Leslie earned $68,196 in 2026.

Arlene Lipscomb

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,195
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$64,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,503
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,195
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Vernice

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,391
Employee ID
488972

Arlene Lipscomb works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Arlene earned $68,195 in 2026.

Michael White

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,195
Sub-department
NECX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$66,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,727
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,195
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,539
Employee ID
103393

Michael White holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,195.

Samantha Bradford

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,193
Sub-department
WTSP Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$66,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,737
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,193
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,538
Employee ID
517369

Samantha Bradford is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,193.

Garry Collins

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,191
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$66,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,011
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,191
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,515
Employee ID
141082

Garry Collins holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,191.

James Fisher

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,183
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$66,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,715
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,183
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,539
Employee ID
482943

James Fisher is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,183.

Paul Norris

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,175
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$65,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,259
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,175
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Allan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,493
Employee ID
506541

Paul Norris holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,175.

Brittany Risner

Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,174
Sub-department
Murfreesboro
Base pay
$66,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,634
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,545
Employee ID
490748

Brittany Risner is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,174.

Aneecionna Atwood

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,171
Sub-department
DJRC Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$65,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,171
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L.

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,473
Employee ID
646182

At Correction, Aneecionna Atwood serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,171.

Alexander Briggs

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,171
Sub-department
DJRC Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$65,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,171
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Leray

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,473
Employee ID
643184

Alexander Briggs is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,171.

Brandon Fondren

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,171
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$65,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,171
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,473
Employee ID
643114

At Correction, Brandon Fondren serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,171.

Melissa Pullman

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,171
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$65,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,171
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,473
Employee ID
643463

Melissa Pullman works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $68,171 in 2026.

Byron Stover

Maintenance Carpenter 2/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,168
Sub-department
NWCX Plant Maintenance & Ops
Base pay
$66,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,592
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,168
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Wade

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,548
Employee ID
555877

Byron Stover works as a Maintenance Carpenter 2 for Correction within Nwcx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Byron earned $68,168 in 2026.

Reece Vowell

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,164
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$65,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,164
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,472
Employee ID
646128

Reece Vowell works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Reece earned $68,164 in 2026.

Crystal Waddell

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,164
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$65,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,164
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,472
Employee ID
644240

Crystal Waddell holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,164.

Jason English

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,163
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$66,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,719
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,163
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,537
Employee ID
570543

At Correction, Jason English serves as a Correctional Corporal within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,163.

Taylor Harkleroad

Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,161
Sub-department
Dist. 10 SCU
Base pay
$66,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,621
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,161
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,545
Employee ID
503996

Taylor Harkleroad works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 10 Scu. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $68,161 in 2026.

Chelsey Mcdaniel

Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,145
Sub-department
Dist. 61 SCU
Base pay
$66,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,604
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,145
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,545
Employee ID
459302

Chelsey Mcdaniel works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 61 Scu. Their status is full-time. Chelsey earned $68,145 in 2026.

Zachary Scott

Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,138
Sub-department
Dyersburg
Base pay
$66,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,610
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,138
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Darrell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,544
Employee ID
554111

Zachary Scott holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Dyersburg. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,138.

Catherine Dickson

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,134
Sub-department
NECX Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$66,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,134
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,532
Employee ID
533067

Catherine Dickson is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,134.

David Calhoun

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,131
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$65,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,215
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,131
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
McLean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,493
Employee ID
419461

David Calhoun holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,131.

Cyndi Housley

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,131
Sub-department
NWCX Core Security
Base pay
$68,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,131
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Kyra

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,678
Employee ID
633077

Cyndi Housley is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,131.

Derryn Weitsz

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,129
Sub-department
DSNF Core Security
Base pay
$66,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,997
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,129
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,511
Employee ID
604756

Derryn Weitsz works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. Derryn earned $68,129 in 2026.

Cynthia Harvey

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,127
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$65,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,127
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,493
Employee ID
416214

Cynthia Harvey works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $68,127 in 2026.

Kathryn Lund

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,119
Sub-department
BCCX Core Security
Base pay
$66,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,651
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,119
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Rose

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,539
Employee ID
438261

Kathryn Lund is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,119.

Mark Avery

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,112
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$68,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Anthony

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,676
Employee ID
406316

At Correction, Mark Avery serves as a Correctional Corporal within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,112.

Jameka Cunningham

Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,102
Sub-department
West.E.H (Crump) FS
Base pay
$64,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,102
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,366
Employee ID
549546

Jameka Cunningham works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Jameka earned $68,102 in 2026.

Crystal Beal

Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,100
Sub-department
Sentence Management Services
Base pay
$68,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,100
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,675
Employee ID
510547

Crystal Beal is a Sentence/Docketing Management Supervisor at Correction within Sentence Management Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,100.

Deanna Boyd

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,099
Sub-department
WTSP Core Security
Base pay
$66,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,099
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,511
Employee ID
623050

Deanna Boyd holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,099.

April Gaston

Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,090
Sub-department
Dist. 30 SCU
Base pay
$68,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,090
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,674
Employee ID
602502

April Gaston holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 30 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,090.

Stephanie Weathers

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,086
Sub-department
MLTC Housing Unit Security
Base pay
$65,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,386
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,086
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Diane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,475
Employee ID
455121

Stephanie Weathers is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mltc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,086.

Teanna Chastain

Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,085
Sub-department
Chattanooga
Base pay
$66,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,545
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,085
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Pi ilani

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,545
Employee ID
545094

Teanna Chastain is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,085.

Setina Banks

Correctional Corporal/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,077
Sub-department
DSNF Core Security
Base pay
$66,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,945
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,077
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,511
Employee ID
394849

Setina Banks is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,077.

Justin Vaughn

Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,069
Sub-department
Blountville
Base pay
$66,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,529
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,069
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Colt

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,545
Employee ID
501890

Justin Vaughn is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Blountville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,069.

Lloydene Garland

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,066
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$66,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,634
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,066
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,536
Employee ID
162290

At Correction, Lloydene Garland serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,066.

John Potter

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,056
Sub-department
NECX Core Security
Base pay
$66,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,919
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,511
Employee ID
590113

John Potter works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. John earned $68,056 in 2026.

Angel Yarbrough

Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,056
Sub-department
Dresden
Base pay
$66,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,516
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,545
Employee ID
543086

Angel Yarbrough holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Dresden. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,056.

Bryant Bertram

Correctional Officer 2*/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,044
Sub-department
MCCX Core Security
Base pay
$66,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,907
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,044
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,511
Employee ID
596180

Bryant Bertram holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,044.