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 10
Doc Teacher/Correction
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At Correction, Tandi Story serves as a Doc Teacher within Nwcx Special Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,190.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Eric Collins serves as a Correctional Unit Manager within Necx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,089.
Doc Principal/Correction
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Kenneth Williams holds the role of Doc Principal at Correction within Djrc Academic Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,060.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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At Correction, Harry Casagrande serves as a Doc Cte Instructor within Nwcx Vocational Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,985.
Correctional Captain/Correction
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Christy Gennesy is a Correctional Captain at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,985.
Correctional Captain/Correction
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Gary Lewis holds the role of Correctional Captain at Correction within Necx Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,976.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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Richard Boyd is a Correctional Program Director 1 at Correction within Murfreesboro Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,960.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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Travis Davis works as a Correctional Program Director 1 for Correction within Nashville Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. Travis earned $92,950 in 2026.
Doc Teacher/Correction
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At Correction, Justin Reeves serves as a Doc Teacher within Tcix Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,844.
Correctional Captain/Correction
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Michael Laughter works as a Correctional Captain for Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $92,796 in 2026.
Doc Cte Instructor/Correction
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Charles Miller is a Doc Cte Instructor at Correction within Wtsp Vocational Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,773.
Correctional Captain/Correction
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At Correction, Joseph Gilbert serves as a Correctional Captain within Bccx Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,705.
Correctional Captain/Correction
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Damon Sanford is a Correctional Captain at Correction within Nwcx Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,699.
Behavioral Health Manager/Correction
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Lascottsha Coope is a Behavioral Health Manager at Correction within District 20 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,610.
Correctional Program Superintendent Coor/Correction
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Randolph Hicks holds the role of Correctional Program Superintendent Coor at Correction within Executive. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,606.
Employee Relations Consultant/Correction
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Shakeenah Watson is a Employee Relations Consultant at Correction within HR and Staff Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,568.
Correctional Lieutenant/Correction
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Donal Carroll is a Correctional Lieutenant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,533.
Correctional Captain/Correction
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At Correction, Brian Slefo serves as a Correctional Captain within Rmsi Core Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,400.
Correctional Contract Monitor/Correction
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Robert Turman is a Correctional Contract Monitor at Correction within Sccf South Central Facility. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,238.
Correctional Community Officer/Correction
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At Correction, Sarah Gallagher serves as a Correctional Community Officer within Communications. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,073.
Prob/Par Manager/Correction
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Marty Higginbotham holds the role of Prob/Par Manager at Correction within District 61 Scu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,052.
Correctional Captain/Correction
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At Correction, Mickey Tanner serves as a Correctional Captain within Necx Security Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,040.
Correctional Sergeant/Correction
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Terrance Henning holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Correction within Wtsp Security Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,010.
Correctional Compliance Specialist 2/Correction
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At Correction, Ashley Hollon serves as a Correctional Compliance Specialist 2 within Inspector General. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,936.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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Michael Shaffern works as a Correctional Program Director 1 for Correction within Health Services. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $91,893 in 2026.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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James Cox works as a Correctional Unit Manager for Correction within Necx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. James earned $91,379 in 2026.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Guanita Cork-Collier holds the role of Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,350.
Facilities Manager 2/Correction
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At Correction, Christopher Johnson serves as a Facilities Manager 2 within Rmsi Fire & Safety. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,345.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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At Correction, Justin Smith serves as a Correctional Program Director 1 within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,345.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Daniel Henry serves as a Correctional Unit Manager within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,344.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Stephanie Pitman is a Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Tcix Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,339.
Prob/Par Deputy District Director/Correction
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Tiffany Belcher holds the role of Prob/Par Deputy District Director at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,339.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Wendy Hensley serves as a Correctional Unit Manager within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,339.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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Dawn Disidoro holds the role of Correctional Program Director 1 at Correction within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,339.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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Gary Worth works as a Correctional Program Director 1 for Correction within Central Communication Center. Their status is full-time. Gary earned $91,338 in 2026.
Correctional Unit Manager/Correction
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Everett Hutcherson holds the role of Correctional Unit Manager at Correction within Wtsp Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,338.
Facilities Manager 2/Correction
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Terry Dickey works as a Facilities Manager 2 for Correction within Tcix Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. Terry earned $91,338 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Manager/Correction
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At Correction, Juliana Pressley serves as a Behavioral Health Manager within Dist.30 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,338.
Correctional Program Director 1/Correction
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Sheryl Crouse holds the role of Correctional Program Director 1 at Correction within Knoxville Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,338.
Prob/Par Deputy District Director/Correction
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Tamekia Collins-Williams is a Prob/Par Deputy District Director at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,336.