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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 19

Deanna Parker

A&S Facilitator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,377

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,361
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,377
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,918
Employee ID: 391049

Deanna Parker holds the role of A&S Facilitator 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,377.

Kevin Neal

HR Generalist 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,372

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,372
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,031
Employee ID: 663417

Kevin Neal works as a HR Generalist 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $60,372 in 2026.

Haley Jackson

Dda Quality Reviewer 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,337

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,337
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,918
Employee ID: 628057

Haley Jackson is a Dda Quality Reviewer 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,337.

Sarah Burton

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,336

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $60,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,028
Employee ID: 704428

Sarah Burton works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $60,336 in 2026.

Mary Tucker

Teis Program Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,312

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,356
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,312
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Amanda

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 459921

Mary Tucker holds the role of Teis Program Coordinator at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,312.

Tammy Ivory

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,275

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,275
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 187165

Tammy Ivory is a Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,275.

Ruth Jones

Registered Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,265

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,265
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,890
Employee ID: 655468

Ruth Jones holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,265.

Mary Young

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,264

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $60,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,022
Employee ID: 157842

At Department of Disability and Aging, Mary Young serves as a Case Management Program Specialist within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,264.

Shanta Head

Auditor 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,216

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,216
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,018
Employee ID: 143025

Shanta Head works as a Auditor 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Shanta earned $60,216 in 2026.

Kimberley Silver

Registered Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,216

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,216
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,018
Employee ID: 397098

Kimberley Silver holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,216.

Ashley Applebury

Auditor 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,100

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $58,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,100
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,881
Employee ID: 143995

Ashley Applebury 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 $60,100.

Mary Brandi Mohr

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,096

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,096
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,008
Employee ID: 130690

Mary Brandi Mohr 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 $60,096.

Charlene Haywood

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,074

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $58,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,442
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,074
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,886
Employee ID: 110871

At Department of Disability and Aging, Charlene Haywood serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,074.

Shelby Marx

Development Services Program Coor 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Theadora

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,000
Employee ID: 610687

Shelby Marx holds the role of Development Services Program Coor 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,000.

Jeremy Owens

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,000
Employee ID: 121558

Jeremy Owens is a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,000.

William Seip

Facilities Safety Officer 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,852

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,852
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,845
Employee ID: 112743

William Seip holds the role of Facilities Safety Officer 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,852.

Janet Sutherland

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,813

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,813
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,851
Employee ID: 135617

Janet Sutherland works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Janet earned $59,813 in 2026.

Sarah Michelle Collier

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,742

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,742
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,859
Employee ID: 432798

Sarah Michelle Collier works as a Case Management Program Specialist for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $59,742 in 2026.

Brenda Greer

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,724

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $59,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,724
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,977
Employee ID: 172502

Brenda Greer works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Brenda earned $59,724 in 2026.

Latisha Dorton

Development Services Regnl Monitor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,720

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,720
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,872
Employee ID: 613479

Latisha Dorton is a Development Services Regnl Monitor at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,720.

Sharon James

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,676

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $59,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,676
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,973
Employee ID: 350843

Sharon James is a Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,676.

Taylor Hargrove

Idd Investigator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,640

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $59,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,640
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,970
Employee ID: 621358

Taylor Hargrove is a Idd Investigator 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,640.

Brenda Hardin

Auditor 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,609

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $58,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,037
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,881
Employee ID: 591798

At Department of Disability and Aging, Brenda Hardin serves as a Auditor 3 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,609.

Taylor Stromski

Teis Program Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,587

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $58,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,411
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,587
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kelcie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,848
Employee ID: 612469

Taylor Stromski holds the role of Teis Program Coordinator at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,587.

Marisa Nicklaus

Teis Program Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,556

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

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,963
Employee ID: 551183

At Department of Disability and Aging, Marisa Nicklaus serves as a Teis Program Coordinator within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,556.

Keri Schaefer

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,556

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

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,963
Employee ID: 152723

At Department of Disability and Aging, Keri Schaefer serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,556.

Shelby Zimmerly

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,521

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 591113

Shelby Zimmerly works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Shelby earned $59,521 in 2026.

Pamela Dalton

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,517

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,401
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,517
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 120668

Pamela Dalton 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 $59,517.

Gretchen Wright

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,513

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,513
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 372650

Gretchen Wright 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 $59,513.

Amber Cox

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,513

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,513
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 581993

Amber Cox is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,513.

Ashley Fuqua

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,513

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,513
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 385102

Ashley Fuqua holds the role of Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,513.

Heather Hatfield

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,513

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,513
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 104017

At Department of Disability and Aging, Heather Hatfield serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,513.

Emily Mathews

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,513

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,513
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 365716

Emily Mathews 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 $59,513.

Natalie Roe

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,513

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,513
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 398094

Natalie Roe works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $59,513 in 2026.

Catrina Caruthers

Social Counselor Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,496

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $59,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,496
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,958
Employee ID: 568118

At Department of Disability and Aging, Catrina Caruthers serves as a Social Counselor Supervisor within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,496.

Jennifer Lowe

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,496

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,496
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,958
Employee ID: 341332

Jennifer Lowe is a Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,496.

Tracy Strickland

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,484

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,484
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,957
Employee ID: 135582

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tracy Strickland serves as a A&S Facilitator 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,484.

John Hughes

Building Maintenance Worker 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,423

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,423
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,850
Employee ID: 550508

At Department of Disability and Aging, John Hughes serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 3 within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,423.

Patricia Lyle

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,004

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $59,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,917
Employee ID: 384104

Patricia Lyle works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $59,004 in 2026.

Angel Crites

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$58,986

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $55,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,986
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,618
Employee ID: 397099

At Department of Disability and Aging, Angel Crites serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,986.