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 58
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Casey Smith serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,766.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Priscilla Lee is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,757.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Katrina Wade-Stringer holds the role of Institutional Prob/Par Specialist at Correction within Co Ippo. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,699.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Dustin Ashburn works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Dustin earned $66,691 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Damion Dixon serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mltc Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,682.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jessica Mcnac works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $66,673 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Lawson works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $66,666 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Crystal Austin-Breece is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,665.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Veronica Breaux is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 51 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,660.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Malik Tuggle is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,647.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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John Stanfield works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. John earned $66,646 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Joshua Farrow works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $66,645 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, David Fink serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,641.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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James Thompson is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,639.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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At Correction, Michael Bright serves as a Correctional Corporal within Djrc Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,625.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jeffrey Rogers serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,625.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jennifer Cogshell holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,623.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Briana Byers is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Clarksville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,612.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Samuel Shaw Jr serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,609.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Zakary Kirkland is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,604.
Electronic Security Systems Sp 1*/Correction
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Keynan Hart 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 $66,576.
Accountant 3/Correction
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Payton Jones-Hayden works as a Accountant 3 for Correction within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Payton earned $66,576 in 2026.
Correctional Academy Inst 2/Correction
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Lakisha Barrett works as a Correctional Academy Inst 2 for Correction within Community Supervision Training. Their status is full-time. Lakisha earned $66,564 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Kayla Murphy works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Madisonville. Their status is full-time. Kayla earned $66,564 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Brandon Thompson holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,564.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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April Welch works as a Prob/Par Officer 3 for Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. April earned $66,564 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tamicka Johnson holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,562.
Correctional Corporal/Correction
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Jessica Mcdougal works as a Correctional Corporal for Correction within Dsnf Core Security. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $66,552 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Donna Crossford serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Mltc Behavioral Health Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,545.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Angela Vaughn serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Springfield. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,540.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Holly Wyatt holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,529.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Robert Liles is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,523.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Correction
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Deanna Comer works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Correction within Tca Administration. Their status is full-time. Deanna earned $66,516 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Tracy Groves serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Tcix Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,513.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Gene Messersmith works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Bccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Gene earned $66,506 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Adam Morris holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,502.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Daryl Smith 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 $66,499.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Rebecca Robinson serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Rna Quality Assurance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,497.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jordan Moura works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Gallatin. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $66,492 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Barbara Melton is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,480.