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 89
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Leah Watson serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Bccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Dana Williams is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mltc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Sondra Willingham is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Cieara Willis serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kristina Winn is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Dsnf Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Christina Woodall serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Dsnf Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Darviece Yates is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mltc Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.
Facilities Safety Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Evan Mccullah serves as a Facilities Safety Officer 3 within Mccx Fire & Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,522.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Lashuna Evans is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Commerce Square 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,488.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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At Correction, Haley Harney serves as a Correctional Counselor 3 within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,476.
Maintenance Electrician 2/Correction
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Anthony Hendren is a Maintenance Electrician 2 at Correction within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,472.
Administrative Assistant 2/Correction
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At Correction, Jean Mcclendon serves as a Administrative Assistant 2 within Legal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,470.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Roger Dodson holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jasper. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,460.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Tonya Fingers is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,435.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Roland Austin holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,410.
Correctional Program Manager 2/Correction
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At Correction, Kerrie Wright serves as a Correctional Program Manager 2 within Criminal Conviction Record Uni. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,372.
Accounting Technician 2/Correction
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Adam Miller works as a Accounting Technician 2 for Correction within Necx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $62,314 in 2026.
Institutional Prob/Par Spvsr/Correction
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Kenneth Wakham holds the role of Institutional Prob/Par Spvsr at Correction within Mltc Ippo. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,284.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Sabrina Burnett works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. Sabrina earned $62,268 in 2026.
Correctional Tactical Officer 1/Correction
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Fredrick Maclin is a Correctional Tactical Officer 1 at Correction within Oic - Strike Force Team. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,248.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Penny Belt works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Rna Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. Penny earned $62,220 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Nicole Bush works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Nicole earned $62,220 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Gloria Caskey serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,220.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Tillman Barnwell is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Terrell Boxill serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Aubrey Charles works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Aubrey earned $62,206 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Dakota Clevenger serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Weston Coy holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Housing Unit Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Luis Garcia is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Nicole Hearn holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Samuel Hinson works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $62,206 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Dale Holman serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Necx Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Denzel Howard serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Chelsea Hughes holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Ke'Shawn Marsh works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Rmsi Core Security. Their status is full-time. Ke'Shawn earned $62,206 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Clint Middleton is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Rmsi Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Steven Norton serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Joseph Richardson 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 $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Malick Scott serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kyle Smith works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $62,206 in 2026.