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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Ashley Scurlock

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 413443

Ashley Scurlock works as a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $53,400 in 2026.

Jennifer Buchanan

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 703053

Jennifer Buchanan works as a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $53,400 in 2026.

Hubert Bass

Respiratory Care Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,129

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,129
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,307
Employee ID: 640397

Hubert Bass holds the role of Respiratory Care Therapist at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,129.

Amy Barham

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,111

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $51,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,111
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,322
Employee ID: 130397

Amy Barham works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $53,111 in 2026.

Christina Jones

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,111

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,111
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,522
Employee ID: 103977

Christina Jones is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,111.

Yolanda Jones

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,111

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $51,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,111
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,322
Employee ID: 149088

Yolanda Jones holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,111.

Candace Phillips

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,088

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,424
Employee ID: 359080

Candace Phillips works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Candace earned $53,088 in 2026.

Kelly Holt

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,088

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,424
Employee ID: 509556

Kelly Holt works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $53,088 in 2026.

Shauna Nelson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,088

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,424
Employee ID: 395043

At Department of Disability and Aging, Shauna Nelson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,088.

Kelly Darby

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,988

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 619365

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kelly Darby serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,988.

Chrystlia Deyton

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,988

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 122952

Chrystlia Deyton holds the role of Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,988.

Clarissa Lassiter

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,988

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 583255

Clarissa Lassiter holds the role of Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,988.

Lejauna Hall

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,979

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,979
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,311
Employee ID: 467227

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lejauna Hall serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,979.

Mason Thornton

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,967

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $51,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,967
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,310
Employee ID: 517042

Mason Thornton holds the role of Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,967.

Alison Gafford

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,967

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $51,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,967
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Swinney

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,310
Employee ID: 637844

Alison Gafford holds the role of A&S Facilitator 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,967.

Sarah Sullivan

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,956

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,956
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,413
Employee ID: 333711

Sarah Sullivan 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 $52,956.

Kaisey Taylor

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,893

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $50,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,893
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,227
Employee ID: 433647

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kaisey Taylor serves as a A&S Facilitator 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,893.

Robin Crutcher

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,842

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,842
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,297
Employee ID: 149084

Robin Crutcher holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,842.

Sampson Laari

Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,837

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $50,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,837
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,238
Employee ID: 528220

Sampson Laari works as a Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor for Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. Sampson earned $52,837 in 2026.

Chazana Chambers

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,800

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $52,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,400
Employee ID: 714724

Chazana Chambers works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Chazana earned $52,800 in 2026.

Andrea Mathews

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,728

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,394
Employee ID: 491515

Andrea Mathews 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 $52,728.

Ashley Taylor

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,728

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,394
Employee ID: 377397

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ashley Taylor serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,728.

Amber Farrow

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,728

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,394
Employee ID: 595709

Amber Farrow 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 $52,728.

Sylvia Stevens

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,704

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $52,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,392
Employee ID: 156076

Sylvia Stevens works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. Sylvia earned $52,704 in 2026.

Latonyna Mosley

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,704

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $52,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,392
Employee ID: 545638

Latonyna Mosley holds the role of Dda Quality Reviewer 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,704.

Presley Fulton

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 585231

At Department of Disability and Aging, Presley Fulton serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,500.

Bertha Ortiz

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alicia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 593847

Bertha Ortiz 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 $52,500.

Terri Tester

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 294962

Terri Tester 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 $52,500.

Kimberly Dean

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 399209

Kimberly Dean works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $52,500 in 2026.

Brittany Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 457080

Brittany Smith works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $52,500 in 2026.

Priscilla Shipley

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,404

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $50,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,656
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,229
Employee ID: 522864

Priscilla Shipley 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 $52,404.

Amy Helbert

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,260

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $52,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,355
Employee ID: 132234

Amy Helbert holds the role of Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,260.

Dakota Pharris

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,200

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $52,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,350
Employee ID: 440935

At Department of Disability and Aging, Dakota Pharris serves as a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,200.

Mary Mack

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,164

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $50,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,229
Employee ID: 113227

At Department of Disability and Aging, Mary Mack serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,164.

Alexus Jackson

Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,161

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $50,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,161
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: LeShaun

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,240
Employee ID: 456232

At Department of Disability and Aging, Alexus Jackson serves as a Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,161.

Michelle Petty

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,133

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $50,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,133
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,240
Employee ID: 375178

Michelle Petty 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 $52,133.

Jamie Gilbert

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,132

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $50,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,132
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,240
Employee ID: 494147

Jamie Gilbert works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Jamie earned $52,132 in 2026.

Monica O'Hara

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,130

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $50,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,130
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,240
Employee ID: 143496

At Department of Disability and Aging, Monica O'Hara serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,130.

Sheena Huff

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,128

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,344
Employee ID: 424391

Sheena Huff 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 $52,128.

Catherine Minta

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,034

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,034
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,160
Employee ID: 574060

Catherine Minta 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 $52,034.