Tennessee / Department of Disability and Aging

Agency file

Department of Disability and Aging

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Disability and Aging delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2026, this agency had 1,679 employees with median total compensation of $57,024; the highest distinct record was $377,425.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $107.6M
Employees: 1,679
Median total: $57,024
Highest record: $377,425

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$3,732$141,773+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,679 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($57,024) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $62,963 (98%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,143 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$41,748

$46,893

$57,024

$70,836

$98,935

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,935 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,748. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Idd Direct Suppt Professional

258 · $42,516

Social Counselor 2*

247 · $48,804

Idd Program Specialist 3

199 · $57,576

Development Services Program Coor 2

54 · $67,628

Case Management Program Specialist

47 · $60,406

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

Employees

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Sandra Ray

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,336

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,528
Employee ID: 129626

Sandra Ray works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $42,336 in 2026.

Demetra Williams

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,288

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,288
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Charell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,524
Employee ID: 418954

Demetra Williams holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,288.

Tammy Barnes

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,286

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,286
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,421
Employee ID: 138765

Tammy Barnes is a Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,286.

Anissa Pailin

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,204

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $42,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,517
Employee ID: 703775

Anissa Pailin holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,204.

Diana Penley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,150

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $40,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,150
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,392
Employee ID: 164081

Diana Penley holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,150.

Anthony Mitchell

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,048

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $42,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,048
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,504
Employee ID: 163372

Anthony Mitchell works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $42,048 in 2026.

Kenya Lloyd

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,940

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,495
Employee ID: 143158

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kenya Lloyd serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,940.

Teresa Hall

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,928

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,494
Employee ID: 141699

Teresa Hall is a Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,928.

Kevin Hensley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,868

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,868
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,489
Employee ID: 351332

Kevin Hensley works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $41,868 in 2026.

Latasha Perkins

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,748

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $41,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,748
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,479
Employee ID: 514134

Latasha Perkins works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Latasha earned $41,748 in 2026.

Rebbecca Kesterson

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,652

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $41,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,652
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,471
Employee ID: 721067

Rebbecca Kesterson is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,652.

Jackie Dalton

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,628

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,469
Employee ID: 148762

Jackie Dalton is a Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,628.

Heather Scott

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,625

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $40,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,625
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,376
Employee ID: 152748

At Department of Disability and Aging, Heather Scott serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,625.

Kardal Sangster

Security Guard 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,567

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $41,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,567
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,464
Employee ID: 505267

Kardal Sangster is a Security Guard 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,567.

Natonya Sanders

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,532

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $40,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,378
Employee ID: 397113

Natonya Sanders is a Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,532.

Laseanda Leath

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,532

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $40,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,378
Employee ID: 613895

At Department of Disability and Aging, Laseanda Leath serves as a Secretary within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,532.

Laree Johnson

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,412

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,451
Employee ID: 624361

Laree Johnson is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,412.

Heather Darden

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,412

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $41,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,451
Employee ID: 506203

Heather Darden works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $41,412 in 2026.

Elizabeth Mullins

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,412

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $41,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawna

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,451
Employee ID: 624043

Elizabeth Mullins holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,412.

Annette Martin

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,404

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $40,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,356
Employee ID: 123014

Annette Martin works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Annette earned $41,404 in 2026.

James Griffith

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,306

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $40,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,306
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,337
Employee ID: 140785

James Griffith works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. James earned $41,306 in 2026.

Ashleigh Benton

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,278

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $39,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,278
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,323
Employee ID: 453491

Ashleigh Benton holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,278.

Faith Onyeabo

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,161

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $40,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,161
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,338
Employee ID: 461462

At Department of Disability and Aging, Faith Onyeabo serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,161.

Chris Bowman

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,076

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,076
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,423
Employee ID: 152648

At Department of Disability and Aging, Chris Bowman serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,076.

Pedro Rondubio

Behavior Therapy Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,071

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $39,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,071
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,313
Employee ID: 149821

At Department of Disability and Aging, Pedro Rondubio serves as a Behavior Therapy Specialist within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,071.

Erika Ealy

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,922

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $39,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $962
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,922
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,330
Employee ID: 470939

Erika Ealy holds the role of Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,922.

Patricia Lewis

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,892

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $39,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,232
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,892
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,305
Employee ID: 290589

Patricia Lewis works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $40,892 in 2026.

Dyshia Campbell

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,800

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $40,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shankyia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,400
Employee ID: 712656

At Department of Disability and Aging, Dyshia Campbell serves as a Administrative Secretary within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,800.

Phlonda Davis

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,800

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $40,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Danielle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,400
Employee ID: 662009

Phlonda Davis is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,800.

Rebecca King Thomas

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,800

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $40,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,400
Employee ID: 364787

Rebecca King Thomas holds the role of Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,800.

Tabitha Walker

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,800

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $40,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,400
Employee ID: 719864

Tabitha Walker is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,800.

Brandi Altick

Security Guard 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,547

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $40,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,547
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,379
Employee ID: 130217

Brandi Altick works as a Security Guard 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. Brandi earned $40,547 in 2026.

Pamela Wendling

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,357

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $39,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,357
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,270
Employee ID: 124560

Pamela Wendling holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,357.

Corey Davenport

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,308

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $40,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,359
Employee ID: 710396

Corey Davenport works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Corey earned $40,308 in 2026.

Daron Faulkner

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,284

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $40,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,284
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,357
Employee ID: 703848

Daron Faulkner holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,284.

Ashley Hayes

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,206

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $39,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,038
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,206
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,264
Employee ID: 416917

Ashley Hayes is a Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,206.

Hana Fetene

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$40,176

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $39,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $972
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,176
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,267
Employee ID: 162296

At Department of Disability and Aging, Hana Fetene serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,176.

Prem Sharan

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$39,992

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $39,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $992
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,992
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,250
Employee ID: 506854

At Department of Disability and Aging, Prem Sharan serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,992.

Jeneal Mcneal

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$39,976

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $38,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,976
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,245
Employee ID: 136082

Jeneal Mcneal holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,976.

Martha Smith

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$39,744

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $39,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,312
Employee ID: 116334

At Department of Disability and Aging, Martha Smith serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,744.