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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Gretchen Stephens

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 509828

Gretchen Stephens holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,940.

Laura Elam

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Abigail

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 624795

At Department of Disability and Aging, Laura Elam serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,940.

Andrea Grant

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 588187

Andrea Grant holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,940.

Debra Oladosu

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 623229

At Department of Disability and Aging, Debra Oladosu serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,940.

Kayla Rogers

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shonna

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 625028

Kayla Rogers holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,940.

Heather Stephens

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn Collins

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 618594

Heather Stephens works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $47,940 in 2026.

Kateline Jackson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,879

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,879
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,896
Employee ID: 646521

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kateline Jackson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,879.

Miranda Morris

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,879

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,879
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Paige

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,896
Employee ID: 535872

At Department of Disability and Aging, Miranda Morris serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,879.

Crystal Archer

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,698

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,698
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,870
Employee ID: 119983

Crystal Archer 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 $47,698.

Eric Keasling

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,606

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,606
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,868
Employee ID: 599440

Eric Keasling holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,606.

Brenda Terry

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,530

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,530
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,779
Employee ID: 125305

At Department of Disability and Aging, Brenda Terry serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,530.

Crystal Allison

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,508

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,959
Employee ID: 550190

Crystal Allison is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,508.

Kim Demarest

Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,472

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $47,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,956
Employee ID: 101758

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kim Demarest serves as a Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,472.

Sharon Mclaurin-Dickerson

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,689
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,809
Employee ID: 133631

Sharon Mclaurin-Dickerson works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $47,397 in 2026.

Renitta Ray

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,373

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,373
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,809
Employee ID: 126088

Renitta Ray 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 $47,373.

Sarah Price

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,186

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,186
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,836
Employee ID: 143561

Sarah Price works as a Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $47,186 in 2026.

Makayla Cutshall

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 422746

Makayla Cutshall holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,160.

Kimberly Jones

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 558222

Kimberly Jones holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,160.

Michelle Lalonde

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 579802

Michelle Lalonde holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,160.

Kaneisha Oliver Shipp

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tawann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 640715

Kaneisha Oliver Shipp is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,160.

Emily Reasonover

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Armes

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 656735

Emily Reasonover works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Emily earned $47,160 in 2026.

Lauren Williams

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 657515

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lauren Williams serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,160.

Rebekah Wilson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Grace

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 645677

At Department of Disability and Aging, Rebekah Wilson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,160.

Chermaine Wren

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 536293

Chermaine Wren holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,160.

Hayley Austin

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 609390

At Department of Disability and Aging, Hayley Austin serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,160.

Stacey Coleman

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 113362

Stacey Coleman works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Stacey earned $47,160 in 2026.

Alana Huddleston

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 368715

Alana Huddleston works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Alana earned $47,160 in 2026.

Caitlyn Matheney

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 593674

Caitlyn Matheney is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,160.

Lindsey Reuther

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 574180

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lindsey Reuther serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,160.

Pamela Rickman

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 244648

At Department of Disability and Aging, Pamela Rickman serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,160.

Diana Snead

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 595480

At Department of Disability and Aging, Diana Snead serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,160.

Shana Ward

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 140061

Shana Ward holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,160.

Renee Gordon

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 517664

Renee Gordon works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Renee earned $47,160 in 2026.

Tianna Atkins

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 639421

Tianna Atkins works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Tianna earned $47,160 in 2026.

Mary Thomas

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,055

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,055
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,787
Employee ID: 112904

Mary Thomas 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 $47,055.

Rose Hickerson

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,001

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,001
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,754
Employee ID: 136522

At Department of Disability and Aging, Rose Hickerson serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,001.

Louvenia Taylor

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,935

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,227
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,935
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,809
Employee ID: 117541

Louvenia Taylor 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 $46,935.

Sonia Niles

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,893

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,893
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,809
Employee ID: 142073

At Department of Disability and Aging, Sonia Niles serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,893.

Juanita Wright

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,891

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,891
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,809
Employee ID: 140138

At Department of Disability and Aging, Juanita Wright serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,891.

Susan Mccray

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,885

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,885
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,809
Employee ID: 118599

Susan Mccray works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $46,885 in 2026.