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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Lakeisha Dixon

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,032

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $52,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,032
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,336
Employee ID: 627380

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lakeisha Dixon serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,032.

Delia Robinson

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,032

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $52,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,032
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,336
Employee ID: 166163

At Department of Disability and Aging, Delia Robinson serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,032.

Ashlea Taylor

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,032

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $52,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,032
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,336
Employee ID: 560560

Ashlea Taylor works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Ashlea earned $52,032 in 2026.

Russell Kyle

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,008

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $52,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,008
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,334
Employee ID: 475923

At Department of Disability and Aging, Russell Kyle serves as a Idd Home Manager within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,008.

Kacey Grand

Social Counselor Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,971

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $50,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,971
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,234
Employee ID: 623938

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kacey Grand serves as a Social Counselor Supervisor within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,971.

Crystal Turner

Respiratory Care Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,938

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,938
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Danielle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $25
Employee ID: 668532

At Department of Disability and Aging, Crystal Turner serves as a Respiratory Care Therapist within West Tennessee Homes. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,938.

Angela Morris

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,876

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $51,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,876
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,323
Employee ID: 504431

Angela Morris is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,876.

Jennifer Caldwell

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,871

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $50,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,871
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,221
Employee ID: 579831

Jennifer Caldwell is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,871.

Bryant Busse

Equipment Mechanic 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,792

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $51,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,792
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kirk

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,316
Employee ID: 641132

Bryant Busse works as a Equipment Mechanic 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Bryant earned $51,792 in 2026.

Caulden Lazenby

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,792

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $51,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,792
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,316
Employee ID: 617790

Caulden Lazenby 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 $51,792.

Karia Nelson

Respiratory Care Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,780

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,315
Employee ID: 723307

Karia Nelson 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 $51,780.

Sarah Cox

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,780

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $51,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,315
Employee ID: 481657

Sarah Cox 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 $51,780.

Stacy Hartmann

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,780

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $51,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jewell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,315
Employee ID: 623158

Stacy Hartmann works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $51,780 in 2026.

Amanda Cowan

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 556353

At Department of Disability and Aging, Amanda Cowan serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,744.

Natalie Donaldson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 217488

Natalie Donaldson works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $51,744 in 2026.

Robyn Hogan

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 445475

Robyn Hogan 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 $51,744.

Mary Johns

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 136109

Mary Johns works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $51,744 in 2026.

Taylor Lee

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 478673

Taylor Lee works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $51,744 in 2026.

Lamar Meaders

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 257343

Lamar Meaders works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Lamar earned $51,744 in 2026.

Jeannie Morgan

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 118478

Jeannie Morgan 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 $51,744.

Angela Stone

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Carr

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 305484

Angela Stone 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 $51,744.

Andra Amerson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 573895

Andra Amerson 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 $51,744.

Michael Brasher

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lance

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 516871

Michael Brasher 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 $51,744.

Diane Brewington

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 243757

Diane Brewington works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Diane earned $51,744 in 2026.

Niesha Cowan

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 379832

Niesha Cowan works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Niesha earned $51,744 in 2026.

Ashley Cozad

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 570799

Ashley Cozad 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 $51,744.

Laura Davis

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 411754

At Department of Disability and Aging, Laura Davis serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,744.

Shannon Denley

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 455110

Shannon Denley works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $51,744 in 2026.

Katie Flowers

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 498002

At Department of Disability and Aging, Katie Flowers serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,744.

Laura Hartley

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 370858

At Department of Disability and Aging, Laura Hartley serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,744.

Angela Leavitt

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 541505

At Department of Disability and Aging, Angela Leavitt serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,744.

Amy Shores

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 139466

Amy Shores 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 $51,744.

Sammantha Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Haven

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 593859

Sammantha Smith works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Sammantha earned $51,744 in 2026.

Kierra Tipler

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shante

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 495739

Kierra Tipler 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 $51,744.

Lyndsie Wallin

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 569651

Lyndsie Wallin 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 $51,744.

Brittany Kennon

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 337571

At Department of Disability and Aging, Brittany Kennon serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,744.

Marilyn Cox

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 511896

At Department of Disability and Aging, Marilyn Cox serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,744.

Tonya Howard

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,714

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $50,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,714
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,206
Employee ID: 545310

Tonya Howard is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,714.

Alex Nippers

Counseling Associate 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,653

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $50,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,653
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,201
Employee ID: 578865

Alex Nippers works as a Counseling Associate 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. Alex earned $51,653 in 2026.

Amy Miser

Idd Program Specialist 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,600

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,600
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,300
Employee ID: 125969

Amy Miser works as a Idd Program Specialist 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $51,600 in 2026.