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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Jennie Forshea

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,836

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $46,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,836
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,903
Employee ID: 115136

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jennie Forshea serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,836.

Andrea Thomas

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,759

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,759
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,803
Employee ID: 104049

Andrea Thomas is a Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,759.

Gina Ware

Administrative Assistant 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,752

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,896
Employee ID: 413359

At Department of Disability and Aging, Gina Ware serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,752.

Martha Bennie

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,452

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,452
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,871
Employee ID: 515577

Martha Bennie is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,452.

Evaristo Dumbujena

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,452

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,452
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,871
Employee ID: 581902

Evaristo Dumbujena holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,452.

Tobechi Mgboh

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,452

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,452
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,871
Employee ID: 590817

Tobechi Mgboh works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Tobechi earned $46,452 in 2026.

Pamela Thompson

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,421

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,685
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,421
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 153159

At Department of Disability and Aging, Pamela Thompson serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,421.

Karla Lamb

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,350

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,350
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,767
Employee ID: 156419

Karla Lamb 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 $46,350.

Beverly Aslinger

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 295659

Beverly Aslinger 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 $46,320.

James Green

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 642942

At Department of Disability and Aging, James Green serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,320.

Trinity Keck

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Danielle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 642910

Trinity Keck 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 $46,320.

Alyssa Lacy

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 639259

Alyssa Lacy works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Alyssa earned $46,320 in 2026.

Madison Mazzanti

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 655046

Madison Mazzanti 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 $46,320.

Olivia Reed

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 504286

At Department of Disability and Aging, Olivia Reed serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,320.

Robin Reeves

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 640888

Robin Reeves 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 $46,320.

Halley Scott

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Christine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 653337

At Department of Disability and Aging, Halley Scott serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,320.

Channelle Spight

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Sharee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 639212

At Department of Disability and Aging, Channelle Spight serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,320.

Kristin Williams

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 553562

Kristin Williams works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kristin earned $46,320 in 2026.

Caylan Brooks

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 653180

Caylan Brooks works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Caylan earned $46,320 in 2026.

Kaitlyn Cardona

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 637527

Kaitlyn Cardona 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 $46,320.

Caleb Clark

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Micheal

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 638161

Caleb Clark 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 $46,320.

John Cochran

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 561998

At Department of Disability and Aging, John Cochran serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,320.

Natasha Denton

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 645129

Natasha Denton works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Natasha earned $46,320 in 2026.

Hilary Harmon

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Grace

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 656408

Hilary Harmon 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 $46,320.

Michael Hudson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 593580

Michael Hudson works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $46,320 in 2026.

Sara Meador

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 631991

Sara Meador works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Sara earned $46,320 in 2026.

Cardiesha Morris

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Deaunya

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 653403

Cardiesha Morris 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 $46,320.

Crystal Stanley

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 381665

Crystal Stanley 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 $46,320.

Courtney Taylor

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Logan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 637484

Courtney Taylor works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Courtney earned $46,320 in 2026.

Lasanta Teil

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jenee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 645670

Lasanta Teil 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 $46,320.

Megan Wills

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 638004

Megan Wills 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 $46,320.

Rebecca Thomas

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kimberly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,860
Employee ID: 138945

Rebecca Thomas 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 $46,320.

Dacia Hayes

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,295

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,295
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 119072

At Department of Disability and Aging, Dacia Hayes serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,295.

Takele Tollera

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,282

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,546
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,282
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 128247

Takele Tollera works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Takele earned $46,282 in 2026.

Lisa Richards

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,262

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,262
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 115265

Lisa Richards 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 $46,262.

Billie Tipton

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,261

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $45,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,261
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,761
Employee ID: 154394

Billie Tipton 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 $46,261.

Jayme Potter

Administrative Assistant 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,224

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $46,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,224
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,852
Employee ID: 639509

Jayme Potter works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Jayme earned $46,224 in 2026.

Joseph Davis

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,202

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,202
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 148795

At Department of Disability and Aging, Joseph Davis serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,202.

Kimberly Bowman

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,141

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,141
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 125583

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kimberly Bowman serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,141.

Joyce Neal-Clark

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,128

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,749
Employee ID: 148617

Joyce Neal-Clark works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Joyce earned $46,128 in 2026.