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 92
Correctional Academy Inst 1/Correction
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At Correction, Richard Vela serves as a Correctional Academy Inst 1 within Tca Training. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,321.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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K Lee Mesnard holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Mccx Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,272.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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David Barkley works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. David earned $61,244 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Jamol Blamo is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Necx Core Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Myah Mota works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Myah earned $61,244 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Fateshjia Russell holds the role of Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Core Security. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,244.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Brent Buckles works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Necx Core Security. Their status is full-time. Brent earned $61,220 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Kyasia Hale is a Correctional Officer 2* at Correction within Wtsp Housing Unit Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,220.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Robert Lamb holds the role of Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Security Threat Group. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,218.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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At Correction, Amanda Beasley serves as a HR Generalist 2 within Tcix Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.
HR Generalist 2/Correction
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Lee Murrell is a HR Generalist 2 at Correction within Nwcx Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,200.
Intelligence Analyst- Doc/Correction
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Thomas Schauman is a Intelligence Analyst- Doc at Correction within Central Communication Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,176.
Correctional Tactical Officer 1/Correction
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At Correction, Richard Willard serves as a Correctional Tactical Officer 1 within Oic - Strike Force Team. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,148.
Institutional Prob/Par Specialist/Correction
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Staci Lansford works as a Institutional Prob/Par Specialist for Correction within Bccx Ippo. Their status is full-time. Staci earned $61,095 in 2026.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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James Adams holds the role of Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,032.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Teresa Crowe works as a Correctional Counselor 3 for Correction within Bccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Teresa earned $61,020 in 2026.
Correctional Officer 2*/Correction
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Lorannda Borja works as a Correctional Officer 2* for Correction within Tcix Core Security. Their status is full-time. Lorannda earned $61,008 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 3/Correction
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Pamala Parker is a Prob/Par Officer 3 at Correction within District 40 Scu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,984.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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James Capps is a Correctional Counselor 2* at Correction within Mccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,976.
Inmate Jobs Coordinator/Correction
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Rhonda Armes is a Inmate Jobs Coordinator at Correction within Mccx Classification Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,960.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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Kimberly Cosby works as a Correctional Counselor 2* for Correction within Mccx Unit Management. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $60,958 in 2026.
Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 3/Correction
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At Correction, Bobby Lucas serves as a Heating & Refrigeration Mechanical 3 within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,936.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Christopher Mendola holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,936.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Shaelyn Hafley holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,914.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Lauren Morales is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Clinton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,900.
Correctional Counselor 3/Correction
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Johnaca Campbell is a Correctional Counselor 3 at Correction within Bccx Unit Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,897.
Correctional Counselor 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Amanda Kelly serves as a Correctional Counselor 2* within Djrc Unit Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,890.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Alexandria Adams serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Michelle Adcock is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Murfreesboro. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Arkeycia Baker serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Charles Baker serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Johnson City. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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At Correction, Danya Bako serves as a Prob/Par Officer 2* within Blanton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Katresha Benson is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Commerce Square 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Courtney Bernhardt holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Aaron Blevins works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Blountville. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $60,888 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Travis Brewer holds the role of Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Amanda Brooks works as a Prob/Par Officer 2* for Correction within Tazewell/Claiborne. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $60,888 in 2026.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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William Brooks is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Blanton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Samara Bullard 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 $60,888.
Prob/Par Officer 2*/Correction
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Akisha Dixon is a Prob/Par Officer 2* at Correction within Overton Crossing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,888.