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
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Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Pettigrew works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Jackson. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $67,871 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Justin Daniels is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,869.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Ashley Collins holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,860.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Anne Kimbrell is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Dresden. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,860.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Candace Newton is a HR Generalist 2 at Correction within Djrc Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,860.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Maisee Ponath serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within Pavilion. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,860.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Kera Schneider works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Lebanon. Their status is full-time. Kera earned $67,860 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Christa Simmons works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. Christa earned $67,860 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Charles Stiles holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,859.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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William Harrington holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,855.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Gregory Dunkel is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Maryville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,855.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Stavonski Wilkes holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,853.
Institutional Prob/Par Reg Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Tina Mckinney serves as a Institutional Prob/Par Reg Manager within Co Ippo. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,848.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Allan Smithberg holds the role of Electronic Security Systems Sp 1* at Correction within Djrc Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,848.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Tyrone Thompson holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,848.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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James Minton works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. James earned $67,841 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ray Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,841.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Billy Strain holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Nwcx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,841.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Rodney Bullock works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Rodney earned $67,839 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, John Swallow serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,838.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Jamie Stevens holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Rmsi Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,836.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Glen Lipford works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Glen earned $67,827 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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George Chadwell works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. George earned $67,822 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Nicolas Rocas holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,819.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Leslie Ann Mitchell-James works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. Leslie earned $67,818 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Whitney Smith 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 $67,813.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shakeisha Jones works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Library. Their status is full-time. Shakeisha earned $67,809 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Burl Guy is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,809.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Pamela Sweeney is a Correctional Corporal at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,808.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Marvin Howe serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,800.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Timothy Durga holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,800.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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James Hacker holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,795.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Sylvia Melhorn works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Sylvia earned $67,794 in 2026.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Paris Payne serves as a Correctional Corporal within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,793.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kyle Lamance works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $67,789 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Barbara Miller works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Barbara earned $67,787 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Cynthia Mccray holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,780.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Timothy Sarge is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,780.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jason Royal holds the role of Correctional Corporal at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,779.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Joel Wade Smith works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $67,775 in 2026.