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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Jacqueline Campbell

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,416

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $63,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,576
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,416
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,320
Employee ID: 350309

Jacqueline Campbell 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 $65,416.

Sherry Roberts

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,410

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $63,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,410
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,320
Employee ID: 146241

Sherry Roberts 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 $65,410.

Gary Gray

Training Officer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,400

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $65,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,450
Employee ID: 148065

At Department of Disability and Aging, Gary Gray serves as a Training Officer 1 within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,400.

Kristin Thomas

Development Services Program Coor 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,400

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $65,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,450
Employee ID: 461816

Kristin Thomas is a Development Services Program Coor 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,400.

Andrea Cooper

Teis Program Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,384

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $63,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,568
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,384
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Roberts

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,318
Employee ID: 206358

Andrea Cooper works as a Teis Program Coordinator for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $65,384 in 2026.

Sherry Owens

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,238

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $63,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,566
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,238
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cross

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,306
Employee ID: 133962

Sherry Owens 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 $65,238.

Heather Craig

Dda Accreditation Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,217

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $62,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,745
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,217
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,206
Employee ID: 106229

Heather Craig holds the role of Dda Accreditation Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,217.

Penar Shemssulldin

Development Services Program Coor 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,121

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $63,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,121
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,306
Employee ID: 510290

Penar Shemssulldin is a Development Services Program Coor 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,121.

Brooke Smith

Development Services Program Coor 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,121

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $63,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,121
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,306
Employee ID: 494608

Brooke Smith is a Development Services Program Coor 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,121.

Carla Beard

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,103

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $63,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,295
Employee ID: 129852

Carla Beard works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Carla earned $65,103 in 2026.

Rebecca Fletcher

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$65,025

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $63,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,288
Employee ID: 148182

At Department of Disability and Aging, Rebecca Fletcher serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,025.

Donna Bailey

Development Services Regnl Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,992

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $64,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,992
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Weaver

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,416
Employee ID: 713115

Donna Bailey holds the role of Development Services Regnl Program Director at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,992.

Susan Ramsey

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,834

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $63,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,582
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,834
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,271
Employee ID: 411887

Susan Ramsey is a Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,834.

Virginia Pirtle

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,765

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,765
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,073
Employee ID: 130446

Virginia Pirtle holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,765.

India Brewer

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,644

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $63,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,644
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,262
Employee ID: 478024

At Department of Disability and Aging, India Brewer serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,644.

Rebecca Knight

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,633

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,913
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,633
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,060
Employee ID: 125020

Rebecca Knight holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,633.

April Willett

Registered Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,623

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $62,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,719
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,623
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,242
Employee ID: 620949

April Willett is a Registered Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,623.

Arethea Cole

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,596

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $64,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,596
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,383
Employee ID: 157857

Arethea Cole is a Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,596.

Tina Taylor

Dda Accreditation Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,502

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $62,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,514
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,502
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,249
Employee ID: 135832

Tina Taylor holds the role of Dda Accreditation Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,502.

Danielle Forrester

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,494

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $61,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,494
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,150
Employee ID: 569814

Danielle Forrester holds the role of Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,494.

Michelle Bares

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,464

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $64,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,464
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,372
Employee ID: 601940

Michelle Bares holds the role of Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,464.

Lee Ann Mcknight

Aging Program Consultant 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,419

Sub-department: Commission on Aging/Disability
Base pay: $62,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,527
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,419
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,241
Employee ID: 624618

Lee Ann Mcknight is a Aging Program Consultant 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Commission on Aging/Disability. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,419.

Felicia Brown

Idd Investigator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,416

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $64,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,416
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,368
Employee ID: 604263

Felicia Brown is a Idd Investigator 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,416.

Lashundra Davis

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,302

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $62,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,566
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,302
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,228
Employee ID: 142532

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lashundra Davis serves as a Idd Home Manager within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,302.

Briana Gardner

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,260

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $64,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,355
Employee ID: 402805

Briana Gardner holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,260.

Deborah Painter

Training Officer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,260

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $64,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,355
Employee ID: 526865

Deborah Painter works as a Training Officer 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $64,260 in 2026.

Precious Bridges

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,238

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $62,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,454
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,238
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,232
Employee ID: 414002

Precious Bridges holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,238.

Joana Valenca

Occ Therapy Assist (Licensed)/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,225

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $62,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,549
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,225
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,223
Employee ID: 470577

Joana Valenca works as a Occ Therapy Assist (Licensed) for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Joana earned $64,225 in 2026.

Steven Scarlett

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,199

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $62,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,199
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,221
Employee ID: 135028

Steven Scarlett 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 $64,199.

Selina Gallegos

A&S Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,123

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $62,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,123
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,237
Employee ID: 563530

Selina Gallegos holds the role of A&S Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,123.

Kara Price

Administrative Services Assistant 5/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,044

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $64,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,044
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,337
Employee ID: 463926

Kara Price works as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Kara earned $64,044 in 2026.

Susan Gravett

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,029

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $62,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,029
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,207
Employee ID: 153807

At Department of Disability and Aging, Susan Gravett serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,029.

Clarissa Carter

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,009

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $62,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,009
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,206
Employee ID: 108992

Clarissa Carter works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Clarissa earned $64,009 in 2026.

Jennifer Rose

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,990

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $62,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,990
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,204
Employee ID: 444390

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jennifer Rose serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,990.

Tammy Butcher

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,984

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $62,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,984
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,204
Employee ID: 140157

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tammy Butcher serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,984.

Alicia Taylor

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,984

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $62,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,984
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,204
Employee ID: 103346

Alicia Taylor works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Alicia earned $63,984 in 2026.

Joseph Barnard

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,972

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $62,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,972
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,203
Employee ID: 125508

Joseph Barnard 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 $63,972.

Lisa Thomas

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,910

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $62,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,534
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,910
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,198
Employee ID: 152019

Lisa Thomas 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 $63,910.

Dianna Nelson

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,888

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $63,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,888
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,324
Employee ID: 410458

Dianna Nelson is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,888.

Danielle Browning

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,852

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $59,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,020
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,852
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,986
Employee ID: 151434

At Department of Disability and Aging, Danielle Browning serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,852.