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

Page 1

Guerda Altidort

Respiratory Care Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,486

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $54,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,486
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,515
Employee ID: 127791

Guerda Altidort holds the role of Respiratory Care Therapist at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,486.

Carl Booker

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,483

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $54,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,483
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,515
Employee ID: 368274

Carl Booker works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Carl earned $55,483 in 2026.

Krystal Hooper-Rushing

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,483

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $54,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,483
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,515
Employee ID: 512785

Krystal Hooper-Rushing holds the role of Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,483.

Tiffany Brown

HR Generalist 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,380

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $55,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Glenae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,615
Employee ID: 721959

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tiffany Brown serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,380.

Christine Gaston

HR Generalist 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,380

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $55,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,615
Employee ID: 705517

Christine Gaston works as a HR Generalist 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Christine earned $55,380 in 2026.

Taylor Watson

Social Counselor Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,356

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $55,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,356
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brook

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,613
Employee ID: 556355

Taylor Watson holds the role of Social Counselor Supervisor at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,356.

Jessica Asher

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,347

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $54,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,299
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,347
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,504
Employee ID: 538171

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jessica Asher serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,347.

Amy Poore

Idd Program Specialist 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,329

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $53,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,329
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,499
Employee ID: 146385

Amy Poore holds the role of Idd Program Specialist 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,329.

Ashley Johnson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,318

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,330
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,318
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,499
Employee ID: 571820

Ashley Johnson 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 $55,318.

Cynthia Miller

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,316

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,316
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,499
Employee ID: 121863

At Department of Disability and Aging, Cynthia Miller serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,316.

Susan St Lawrence

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,316

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,316
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Taylor

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,499
Employee ID: 362202

Susan St Lawrence 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 $55,316.

Erika Britt

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,316

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,316
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Beatriz

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,499
Employee ID: 351457

At Department of Disability and Aging, Erika Britt serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,316.

Deanna Pippin

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,316

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,316
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,499
Employee ID: 582009

Deanna Pippin 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 $55,316.

Eyerusalem Woldie

Accounting Technician 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,212

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,493
Employee ID: 403468

At Department of Disability and Aging, Eyerusalem Woldie serves as a Accounting Technician 2 within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,212.

Jacklyn Adcock

Social Counselor Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,128

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $55,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,594
Employee ID: 521298

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jacklyn Adcock serves as a Social Counselor Supervisor within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,128.

Reginald Avant

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,104

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $55,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,104
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,592
Employee ID: 123468

At Department of Disability and Aging, Reginald Avant serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

Heather Lambert

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,104

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $55,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,104
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,592
Employee ID: 452640

Heather Lambert is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,104.

Natasha Mitchell

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,104

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $55,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,104
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,592
Employee ID: 135211

At Department of Disability and Aging, Natasha Mitchell serves as a Idd Home Manager within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,104.

Katherine Church

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$55,103

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $53,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,469
Employee ID: 105035

Katherine Church 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 $55,103.

Jonathan Delk

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,996

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $54,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,583
Employee ID: 133527

Jonathan Delk 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 $54,996.

Melanie Lawrence

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,984

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $54,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,984
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,582
Employee ID: 624108

At Department of Disability and Aging, Melanie Lawrence serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,984.

Jessica Bible

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,919

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,919
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,291
Employee ID: 420805

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jessica Bible serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,919.

Glenn Grabner

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,884

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $53,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,884
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,451
Employee ID: 115083

At Department of Disability and Aging, Glenn Grabner serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,884.

Jennifer Bingham

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,868

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,868
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,465
Employee ID: 418741

Jennifer Bingham 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 $54,868.

Toya Nelson

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,864

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $54,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,864
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,572
Employee ID: 643113

Toya Nelson is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,864.

Spencer Morrow

Auditor 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,744

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $54,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,562
Employee ID: 659810

Spencer Morrow is a Auditor 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,744.

Bethany Mullins

Teis Program Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $54,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,562
Employee ID: 663263

Bethany Mullins works as a Teis Program Coordinator for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Bethany earned $54,744 in 2026.

Samuel Hawkins

Building Maintenance Worker 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,605

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,205
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,605
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 130838

Samuel Hawkins is a Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,605.

Ashley Wilson

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,578

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,578
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 611899

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ashley Wilson serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,578.

Shelby Buscher

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 625101

Shelby Buscher works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Shelby earned $54,577 in 2026.

Tiffany Bennett

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 592365

Tiffany Bennett is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,577.

Lauren Garner

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 220876

Lauren Garner is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,577.

Melena Keeling

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jone

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 621767

Melena Keeling works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Melena earned $54,577 in 2026.

Lisa Lange

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 624355

Lisa Lange works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $54,577 in 2026.

Ibukun Oluyemi

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 628382

Ibukun Oluyemi works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Ibukun earned $54,577 in 2026.

Elizabeth Sandusky

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 627686

Elizabeth Sandusky is a Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,577.

Molly Smith

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 623787

Molly Smith works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Molly earned $54,577 in 2026.

Madison Wooley

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,487

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,487
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,434
Employee ID: 553446

Madison Wooley 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 $54,487.

Bernita Cunningham

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,411

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $891
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,411
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,460
Employee ID: 617549

At Department of Disability and Aging, Bernita Cunningham serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,411.

Mary Gilmore

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,392

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $52,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,392
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,410
Employee ID: 401723

Mary Gilmore 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 $54,392.