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 24

Glenn Grabner

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,884

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $53,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,884
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,451
Employee ID: 115083

At Department of Disability and Aging, Glenn Grabner serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,884.

Jennifer Bingham

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,868

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,868
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,465
Employee ID: 418741

Jennifer Bingham 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 $54,868.

Toya Nelson

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,864

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $54,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,864
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,572
Employee ID: 643113

Toya Nelson is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,864.

Spencer Morrow

Auditor 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,744

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $54,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,562
Employee ID: 659810

Spencer Morrow is a Auditor 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,744.

Bethany Mullins

Teis Program Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,744

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $54,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,562
Employee ID: 663263

Bethany Mullins works as a Teis Program Coordinator for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Bethany earned $54,744 in 2026.

Samuel Hawkins

Building Maintenance Worker 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,605

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,205
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,605
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 130838

Samuel Hawkins is a Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,605.

Ashley Wilson

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,578

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,578
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 611899

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ashley Wilson serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,578.

Shelby Buscher

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 625101

Shelby Buscher works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. Shelby earned $54,577 in 2026.

Tiffany Bennett

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 592365

Tiffany Bennett is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,577.

Lauren Garner

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 220876

Lauren Garner 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 $54,577.

Melena Keeling

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jone

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 621767

Melena Keeling works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Melena earned $54,577 in 2026.

Lisa Lange

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 624355

Lisa Lange works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $54,577 in 2026.

Ibukun Oluyemi

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 628382

Ibukun Oluyemi works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Ibukun earned $54,577 in 2026.

Elizabeth Sandusky

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 627686

Elizabeth Sandusky is a Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,577.

Molly Smith

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,577

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $53,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,439
Employee ID: 623787

Molly Smith works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Molly earned $54,577 in 2026.

Madison Wooley

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,487

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,487
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,434
Employee ID: 553446

Madison Wooley 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 $54,487.

Bernita Cunningham

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,411

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $891
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,411
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,460
Employee ID: 617549

At Department of Disability and Aging, Bernita Cunningham serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,411.

Mary Gilmore

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,392

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $52,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,392
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,410
Employee ID: 401723

Mary Gilmore is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,392.

Lindy Johnson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,348

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $54,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,348
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,529
Employee ID: 139201

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lindy Johnson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,348.

Felicia Adkins

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,295

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,295
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Danielle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,416
Employee ID: 593959

At Department of Disability and Aging, Felicia Adkins serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,295.

Chelsea Jones

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,295

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,295
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,416
Employee ID: 570538

Chelsea Jones 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 $54,295.

Averi Parker

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,295

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,295
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Danielle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,416
Employee ID: 556466

Averi Parker works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Averi earned $54,295 in 2026.

Tomika Jefferson

Executive Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,271

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $53,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,271
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,433
Employee ID: 141936

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tomika Jefferson serves as a Executive Secretary within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,271.

Jalisa Triplett

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,204

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $54,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: BIANCA

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,517
Employee ID: 478714

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jalisa Triplett serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,204.

Adrian Walker

Dda Accreditation Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,204

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $54,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,517
Employee ID: 380489

Adrian Walker works as a Dda Accreditation Specialist for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Adrian earned $54,204 in 2026.

Derrick Butler

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,084

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $54,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,507
Employee ID: 158023

Derrick Butler holds the role of Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,084.

Teresa Grainger

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,084

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $54,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,507
Employee ID: 507694

Teresa Grainger 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 $54,084.

Robin Gray

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,084

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $54,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,507
Employee ID: 401551

Robin Gray 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 $54,084.

Naomi Huff-Sebastian

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,084

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $54,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,507
Employee ID: 196658

Naomi Huff-Sebastian works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Naomi earned $54,084 in 2026.

Mia Nevels

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,084

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $54,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,507
Employee ID: 594672

Mia Nevels is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,084.

Luz Saavedra

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,084

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $54,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,507
Employee ID: 533842

Luz Saavedra works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. Luz earned $54,084 in 2026.

Florence Koks

Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,972

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $51,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,972
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,294
Employee ID: 142778

Florence Koks works as a Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor for Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. Florence earned $53,972 in 2026.

Nancy Nichols

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,908

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,384
Employee ID: 125759

Nancy Nichols holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,908.

Debbie Cloys

Administrative Assistant 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,908

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,384
Employee ID: 453474

At Department of Disability and Aging, Debbie Cloys serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,908.

Jessica Vandiver

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,902

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,902
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,384
Employee ID: 147554

Jessica Vandiver holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,902.

Tracy Rappel

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,902

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,902
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,384
Employee ID: 588230

Tracy Rappel holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,902.

Sarah Clarke

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,901

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,901
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,384
Employee ID: 570157

At Department of Disability and Aging, Sarah Clarke serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,901.

Lori Rau

Administrative Assistant 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,901

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,901
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,384
Employee ID: 400169

Lori Rau works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Lori earned $53,901 in 2026.

Kristina Priddy

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,856

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,856
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,488
Employee ID: 163205

Kristina Priddy works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kristina earned $53,856 in 2026.

Abigail Goncalves

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,832

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,832
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,486
Employee ID: 556505

Abigail Goncalves is a A&S Facilitator 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,832.