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 90
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Te'Erica Spencer 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, Michael Taylor serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,206.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jonathon Ward 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, Michael Youngblood serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,206.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Bailey Edwards holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,193.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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James Alsip holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,184.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Darrell Mcelrath works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Dyersburg. Their status is full-time. Darrell earned $62,184 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Bruce Pamplin holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,184.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Latarsha Randall works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Overton Crossing. Their status is full-time. Latarsha earned $62,184 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Bonnie Carr works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Dresden. Their status is full-time. Bonnie earned $62,126 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Dylan Burns serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within District 30 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,105.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jason Weeks is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Clarksville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,088.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Reginald Clay holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,080.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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At Correction, Nathan Collyer serves as a Prob/Par Officer 3 within District 30 Scu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,080.
Videographer/Correction
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Kamiya Michelin works as a Videographer for Correction within Communications. Their status is full-time. Kamiya earned $62,072 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Shawn Wheeler is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 20 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,048.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Cynthia Brooks is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blountville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,028.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Xavier Humphrey 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 $62,028.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Leslie Pardue works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Johnson City. Their status is full-time. Leslie earned $62,028 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Emilee Smith holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Greeneville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,028.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Leanna St Laurent works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Franklin. Their status is full-time. Leanna earned $62,028 in 2026.
Correctional Academy Inst 2/Correction
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Marho Eriya is a Correctional Academy Inst 2 at Correction within Tca Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,992.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brandon Etzel holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,910.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Shaun Finch holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,910.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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James Riter is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,910.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Jerkesha Williams is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,888.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Javaun Verge is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Murfreesboro Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,881.
Executive Secretary/Correction
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Karmen Jackson holds the role of Executive Secretary at Correction within Dsnf Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,863.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Cody Powers serves as a Correctional Officer 2* within Nwcx Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,824.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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James Chirco holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 80 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,765.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Mark Escue holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within District 60 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,765.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Dorphiuse Rawls works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within District 40 Scu. Their status is full-time. Dorphiuse earned $61,765 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Joshua Bacon holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Johnson City. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Sherderricka Clay is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Roderick Davison Sr works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Clarksville. Their status is full-time. Roderick earned $61,764 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Danielle Garrett works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Jacksboro. Their status is full-time. Danielle earned $61,764 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Maria Gregory is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Katie Howell works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Katie earned $61,764 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Wendy James holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Dickson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,764.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Kelvin Jenkins works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. Kelvin earned $61,764 in 2026.