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

Lisa Chapman

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,077

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $59,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,077
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,967
Employee ID: 430445

Lisa Chapman works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $61,077 in 2026.

Brandon Gibson

Physical Therapy Assistant (Lic)/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,042

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $59,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,330
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,042
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,976
Employee ID: 597915

Brandon Gibson is a Physical Therapy Assistant (Lic) at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,042.

Donna Stephens

Idd Program Specialist 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,041

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $59,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,041
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,964
Employee ID: 149278

Donna Stephens is a Idd Program Specialist 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,041.

Michael Banez

Idd Investigator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,948

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $60,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,948
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Beltran

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,079
Employee ID: 701257

Michael Banez holds the role of Idd Investigator 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,948.

Cherie Smith

HR Generalist 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,902

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,902
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,956
Employee ID: 569830

Cherie Smith holds the role of HR Generalist 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,902.

Constance Tiller

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,898

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $59,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,898
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,953
Employee ID: 255412

At Department of Disability and Aging, Constance Tiller serves as a Case Management Program Specialist within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,898.

Shirleen Gonzales

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,849

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $59,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,849
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,949
Employee ID: 407119

At Department of Disability and Aging, Shirleen Gonzales serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,849.

William Dorsey

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,840

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $59,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,840
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,951
Employee ID: 111148

William Dorsey works as a Case Management Program Specialist for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. William earned $60,840 in 2026.

Jennifer Shope

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,804

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,804
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,067
Employee ID: 143052

Jennifer Shope 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 $60,804.

David Ayers

Idd Investigator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,732

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $60,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,732
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,061
Employee ID: 462511

David Ayers works as a Idd Investigator 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. David earned $60,732 in 2026.

Shewronda Stringer

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,660

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,660
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Davis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,055
Employee ID: 158641

At Department of Disability and Aging, Shewronda Stringer serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,660.

Shalanda Baker

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,591

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,591
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 139805

Shalanda Baker is a Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,591.

Angela Sorrells

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,556

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $59,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,556
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,925
Employee ID: 111239

Angela Sorrells 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 $60,556.

Andrea Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,540

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,540
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,045
Employee ID: 157914

Andrea Smith works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $60,540 in 2026.

Karen Campbell

Respiratory Care Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,530

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,530
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Beata

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 525990

Karen Campbell is a Respiratory Care Therapist at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,530.

Christy Fili

Development Services Program Coor 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,460

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $59,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,460
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,920
Employee ID: 611898

Christy Fili holds the role of Development Services Program Coor 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,460.

Chaquita Johnson

Idd Investigator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,459

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $59,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,459
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,920
Employee ID: 626805

At Department of Disability and Aging, Chaquita Johnson serves as a Idd Investigator 1 within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,459.

Qianting Liang

Auditor 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,459

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,459
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,920
Employee ID: 627234

Qianting Liang holds the role of Auditor 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,459.

Pamela Singley

Idd Investigator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,459

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $59,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,459
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,920
Employee ID: 561072

At Department of Disability and Aging, Pamela Singley serves as a Idd Investigator 1 within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,459.

Carla Thomas

Teis Program Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,459

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $59,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,459
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,920
Employee ID: 100847

At Department of Disability and Aging, Carla Thomas serves as a Teis Program Coordinator within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,459.

Monica Kinnon

HR Generalist 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,456

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $60,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,456
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,038
Employee ID: 121257

Monica Kinnon holds the role of HR Generalist 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,456.

Hannah Cope

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,432

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $60,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,432
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Sidney Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,036
Employee ID: 467614

Hannah Cope 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 $60,432.

Phillip Helbert

Procurement Officer 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,413

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,413
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 123280

At Department of Disability and Aging, Phillip Helbert serves as a Procurement Officer 2 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,413.

Rebecca Simerly

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,412

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 576835

Rebecca Simerly works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $60,412 in 2026.

Michelle Ortega

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,412

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 578964

At Department of Disability and Aging, Michelle Ortega serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,412.

Jennifer Jenkins

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,407

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,451
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,407
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 552274

Jennifer Jenkins 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 $60,407.

Christopher Shepard

Medical Equipment Fabricator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: Seating & Positioning Clinics
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 124936

Christopher Shepard holds the role of Medical Equipment Fabricator at Department of Disability and Aging within Seating & Positioning Clinics. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,406.

Meagan Hurst

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 543495

Meagan Hurst works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Meagan earned $60,406 in 2026.

Savannah Ross-Hayward

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 508455

Savannah Ross-Hayward 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 $60,406.

Ashley Carl

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nichole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 492741

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ashley Carl serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,406.

Danielle Cole

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 593103

At Department of Disability and Aging, Danielle Cole serves as a Case Management Program Specialist within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,406.

Rhonda Alston

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michele

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 498253

Rhonda Alston is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,406.

Tonia Bonner

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 113346

Tonia Bonner is a Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,406.

Sonya Burnett

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 572110

Sonya Burnett holds the role of Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,406.

Charlotte Corter

Payroll & Benefits Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ashlee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 524569

At Department of Disability and Aging, Charlotte Corter serves as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,406.

Rosa Crawley

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 398704

Rosa Crawley is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,406.

Adele Mckissack

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 114216

Adele Mckissack holds the role of Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,406.

Pamela Phelps

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 130683

At Department of Disability and Aging, Pamela Phelps serves as a Idd Home Manager within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,406.

Sachin Singh

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 549105

At Department of Disability and Aging, Sachin Singh serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,406.

Jerry Skelton

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,406

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,406
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 137560

Jerry Skelton works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $60,406 in 2026.