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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Bailey Ellis

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hope

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 644219

At Department of Disability and Aging, Bailey Ellis serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Jaymee Gouge

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Caroline

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 716612

Jaymee Gouge 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 $45,084.

Rachel Jones

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Katherine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 639098

Rachel Jones 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 $45,084.

Gabrielle Meneese

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shanice

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 716531

Gabrielle Meneese 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 $45,084.

Amberly Nolen-Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 654404

At Department of Disability and Aging, Amberly Nolen-Smith serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Grace Ragatz

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kelly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 708928

Grace Ragatz works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Grace earned $45,084 in 2026.

Katherine Ruso

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Barbara

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 713389

Katherine Ruso 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 $45,084.

Alexandra Sands

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 618529

At Department of Disability and Aging, Alexandra Sands serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

April Shrum

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 697878

April Shrum 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 $45,084.

Shelli Peeples

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 667140

At Department of Disability and Aging, Shelli Peeples serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Kaylee Powers

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 665330

Kaylee Powers 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 $45,084.

Pamela Bledsoe

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,050

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,142
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,050
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,659
Employee ID: 142859

Pamela Bledsoe 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 $45,050.

Michael Smelcer

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,041

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,133
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,041
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,659
Employee ID: 349673

At Department of Disability and Aging, Michael Smelcer serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,041.

Devon Hatton

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,036

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,036
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,753
Employee ID: 483487

Devon Hatton is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,036.

Krystal Najar

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,956

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,684
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,956
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,606
Employee ID: 119959

Krystal Najar works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Krystal earned $44,956 in 2026.

Roger Casteel

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,952

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,952
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 148685

At Department of Disability and Aging, Roger Casteel serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,952.

Thomas Dearstone

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,941

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,941
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,643
Employee ID: 121457

Thomas Dearstone 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 $44,941.

Hassan Bangura

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,935

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,935
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 151883

Hassan Bangura works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Hassan earned $44,935 in 2026.

Joy April Harmon

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,928

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 130462

At Department of Disability and Aging, Joy April Harmon serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,928.

Nancy Hensley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,891

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,891
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 150599

Nancy Hensley 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 $44,891.

Benjamin Tarway

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,890

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,186
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,890
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 102790

Benjamin Tarway 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 $44,890.

Aneta Luchter-Penley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,836

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,836
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 345912

Aneta Luchter-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 $44,836.

Keith Williams

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,821

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,821
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,627
Employee ID: 144197

Keith Williams 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 $44,821.

Robin Campbell

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,740

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,216
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,740
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,627
Employee ID: 113150

Robin Campbell 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 $44,740.

Shavonda Givhan

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,689

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,689
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,631
Employee ID: 135947

Shavonda Givhan 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 $44,689.

Atweana Sallah

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,640

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,640
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,720
Employee ID: 107448

At Department of Disability and Aging, Atweana Sallah serves as a Administrative Secretary within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,640.

Anthony Walton

Procurement Officer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,573

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $43,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,573
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,631
Employee ID: 632577

Anthony Walton is a Procurement Officer 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,573.

Cindy Lee

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,558

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $43,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,558
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,624
Employee ID: 131761

Cindy Lee works as a Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Cindy earned $44,558 in 2026.

Johnnie Gass

Building Maintenance Worker 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,536

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $43,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,096
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,536
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,620
Employee ID: 351335

Johnnie Gass works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Johnnie earned $44,536 in 2026.

Ontavia Wilson

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,532

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,711
Employee ID: 153130

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ontavia Wilson serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,532.

Joyce Malone

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,424

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,424
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,702
Employee ID: 124992

Joyce Malone works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Joyce earned $44,424 in 2026.

Shawnda Brown

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,412

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,701
Employee ID: 107803

Shawnda Brown 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 $44,412.

Daniel Smith

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,328

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $44,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,328
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,694
Employee ID: 640951

At Department of Disability and Aging, Daniel Smith serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,328.

Kelsey Snyder

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,328

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $44,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,328
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Paige

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,694
Employee ID: 720565

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kelsey Snyder serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,328.

Jacklyn Hall

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,328

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $44,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,328
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hodges

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,694
Employee ID: 634956

Jacklyn Hall works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Jacklyn earned $44,328 in 2026.

Lisa Stoker

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,268

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $44,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,268
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,689
Employee ID: 486280

Lisa Stoker is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,268.

Rose Tambatson

Behavior Therapy Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,256

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $44,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,256
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,688
Employee ID: 156056

Rose Tambatson is a Behavior Therapy Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,256.

Jesus Coronel

Security Guard 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,217

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $41,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,217
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,453
Employee ID: 118269

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jesus Coronel serves as a Security Guard 1 within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,217.

Arthur Robinson

Building Maintenance Worker 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,124

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $44,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,124
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,677
Employee ID: 702054

Arthur Robinson holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,124.

Janie Britt

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,025

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,576
Employee ID: 143597

Janie Britt 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 $44,025.