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 6
Senior Correctional Compliance Specialist/Correction
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Lora Lisk is a Senior Correctional Compliance Specialist at Correction within Inspector General. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,436.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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At Correction, Daniel Booker serves as a Doc Teacher within Nwcx Academic Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,365.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Stephen Williams holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Mltc Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,104.
Correction M&M Program Administrative/Correction
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Jay Lownsberry is a Correction M&M Program Administrative at Correction within Engineering. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,042.
Prob/Par District Director/Correction
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At Correction, Alyssia Overby serves as a Prob/Par District Director within Clarksville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,021.
Senior Correctional Compliance Specialist/Correction
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At Correction, Gary Hatfield serves as a Senior Correctional Compliance Specialist within Inspector General. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,853.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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William Napier holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Mccx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,611.
Associate Warden/Correction
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Thomas Reisinger works as a Associate Warden for Correction within Necx Administration. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $106,560 in 2026.
Facilities Construction Adir/Correction
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Felicia Tye is a Facilities Construction Adir at Correction within Engineering. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,390.
HR Manager 1/Correction
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At Correction, Patricia Speck serves as a HR Manager 1 within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,297.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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John Spence works as a Doc Cte Instructor for Correction within Nwcx Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. John earned $106,261 in 2026.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Alexus Moore works as a Correctional Unit Manager for Correction within Nwcx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Alexus earned $105,920 in 2026.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Dean Nelson holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Djrc Vocational Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,906.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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James Gilliam works as a Doc Teacher for Correction within Rmsi Academic Education. Their status is full-time. James earned $105,847 in 2026.
Correctional Fac M&M Program Director/Correction
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Brian Arnold holds the role of Correctional Fac M&M Program Director at Correction within Engineering. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,806.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Hiram Mcewen holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Necx Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,723.
Registered Nurse 3/Correction
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At Correction, Sharon Blakely serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within Dsnf Behavioral Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,576.
Registered Nurse 3/Correction
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Amanda Jakubowski is a Registered Nurse 3 at Correction within Tca Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,576.
HR Manager 1/Correction
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At Correction, Louis Laub serves as a HR Manager 1 within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,576.
Registered Nurse 3/Correction
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Zemenayi Molla holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,576.
Facility Administrator 2/Correction
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Marcela King Dreyer is a Facility Administrator 2 at Correction within Engineering. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,407.
Prob/Par District Director/Correction
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Monicia Kennedy holds the role of Prob/Par District Director at Correction within Gallatin. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,407.
Prob/Par District Director/Correction
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Anthony Maxey holds the role of Prob/Par District Director at Correction within Johnson City. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,402.
HR Manager 1/Correction
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At Correction, Kimberly Courtner serves as a HR Manager 1 within Necx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,401.
Facilities Manager 3/Correction
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Ricky Adams works as a Facilities Manager 3 for Correction within Dsnf Plant Maintenance & Operation. Their status is full-time. Ricky earned $105,396 in 2026.
Prob/Par District Director/Correction
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Michael Burton works as a Prob/Par District Director for Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $105,394 in 2026.
Prob/Par District Director/Correction
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Crystal Bell is a Prob/Par District Director at Correction within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,394.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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James Bozzola holds the role of Doc Teacher at Correction within Wtsp Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,296.
Correctional Major/Correction
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Robert Cravens is a Correctional Major at Correction within Nwcx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,277.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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Patricia Rogers holds the role of Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 at Correction within Inspector General. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,209.
Prob/Par District Director/Correction
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Millicent Mann holds the role of Prob/Par District Director at Correction within District 71 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,180.
Correctional Major/Correction
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Stacie Alexander works as a Correctional Major for Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. Stacie earned $105,141 in 2026.
Employee Relations Consultant/Correction
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At Correction, Maryetta Rudd serves as a Employee Relations Consultant within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,987.
Training & Curriculum Director 2/Correction
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Denise Demo Egbert holds the role of Training & Curriculum Director 2 at Correction within Tca Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,661.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Susan Irons is a Doc Teacher at Correction within Tcix Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,162.
Registered Nurse 3/Correction
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Christianah Ajeneye works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. Christianah earned $104,076 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 3/Correction
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Wole Tongo is a Registered Nurse 3 at Correction within Dsnf Behavioral Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,076.
Registered Nurse 3/Correction
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Leigh Trull works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Correction within Dsnf Health Services. Their status is full-time. Leigh earned $104,076 in 2026.
Doc Principal/Correction
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Cynthia Hughes holds the role of Doc Principal at Correction within Tcix Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,021.
Prob/Par District Director/Correction
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Amanda Martinez holds the role of Prob/Par District Director at Correction within Columbia. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,656.