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 82
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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David Harp works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. David earned $63,120 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ladarrius Drain works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Ladarrius earned $63,108 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brittany Moss works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Djrc Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $63,108 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Kellie Auger holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,090.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jeremy London works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $63,088 in 2026.
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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Paulette Moore-Barbee works as a Correctional Academy Inst 1 for Correction within Tca Training. Their status is full-time. Paulette earned $63,072 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction
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Brynn Anderson works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within Knoxville Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. Brynn earned $63,060 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Delisha Fletcher holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Pavilion. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,052.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brian Ambrose 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 $63,044.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Noah Ashby serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,044.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Jada Freeman serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,044.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Collin Guinn works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Collin earned $63,044 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kaden Mackey holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,044.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Mangar Mangok is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,044.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Charli Starks is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,044.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kiya Steward is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,044.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Naomi Marcantel holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,042.
Building Maintenance Worker 3/Correction
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James Ditto holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Correction within Wtsp Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,037.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Kelvin Thompson serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,995.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shamari Bannister holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Djrc Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,988.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Cara Petitt works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Cara earned $62,928 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Ashley Bickel holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Maryville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Ryan Butler is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Union City. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Richard Hall is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Clinton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Juanita Holloway holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Hope Hunter works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Dyersburg. Their status is full-time. Hope earned $62,928 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Joshua Langbein holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Greeneville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, David Maddox serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Union City. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Robert Morsch holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Maryville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Angel Niamtu works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. Angel earned $62,928 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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David Potter holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Monique Wells serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Columbia. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,928.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Stetson Walker serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Blanton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,902.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Noah Mosley serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Clarksville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,894.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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Shaun Hinds is a Doc Teacher at Correction within Mccx Academic Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,880.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Cheri Mashburn serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Sevierville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,864.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kyle Reardon works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Lebanon. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $62,859 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Beverly Al Zuhairi works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Columbia. Their status is full-time. Beverly earned $62,859 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kimberly Carter holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,844.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Michael Carter works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $62,844 in 2026.