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 25

Brittany Harrell

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,774

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $52,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,774
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,376
Employee ID: 592420

At Department of Disability and Aging, Brittany Harrell serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,774.

Lauren Tassie

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,774

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $52,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,774
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,376
Employee ID: 627784

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lauren Tassie serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,774.

Lacey Curtis

Social Counselor Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,705

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,229
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,705
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,373
Employee ID: 390171

Lacey Curtis is a Social Counselor Supervisor at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,705.

Marilyn Austin

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,692

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $52,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,374
Employee ID: 164099

Marilyn Austin 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 $53,692.

Jacob Bedard

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,688

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,688
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,474
Employee ID: 513404

Jacob Bedard is a Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,688.

David Pahle

Payroll & Benefits Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,688

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,688
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,474
Employee ID: 623290

David Pahle holds the role of Payroll & Benefits Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,688.

Rebecca Mccollum

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,652

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,652
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,471
Employee ID: 524014

Rebecca Mccollum 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 $53,652.

Carly Bencivenga

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,618

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $52,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,618
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,363
Employee ID: 637645

Carly Bencivenga holds the role of Idd Program Specialist 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,618.

Toi Farmer

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,618

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $52,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,618
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mechelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,363
Employee ID: 375294

Toi Farmer is a A&S Facilitator 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,618.

Grady Vaughn

Legal Assistant/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,618

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $52,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,618
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,363
Employee ID: 654270

Grady Vaughn works as a Legal Assistant for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Grady earned $53,618 in 2026.

Christa Stoddard

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,485

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,485
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,352
Employee ID: 536583

Christa Stoddard works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Christa earned $53,485 in 2026.

Judy Bentley

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,484

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,484
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,457
Employee ID: 577617

Judy Bentley works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Judy earned $53,484 in 2026.

Sarah Scott

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,484

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,484
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,457
Employee ID: 106053

At Department of Disability and Aging, Sarah Scott serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,484.

Rachel Koonce

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,480

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,480
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Victoria

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,352
Employee ID: 523657

Rachel Koonce 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 $53,480.

Jennifer Buchanan

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 703053

Jennifer Buchanan works as a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $53,400 in 2026.

Amber Douglas

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 551315

Amber Douglas is a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,400.

Rachael Gray

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 446074

Rachael Gray holds the role of Dda Quality Reviewer 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,400.

Heather Schermerhorn

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 477317

Heather Schermerhorn works as a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $53,400 in 2026.

Ashley Scurlock

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 413443

Ashley Scurlock works as a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $53,400 in 2026.

Carla Walker

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $53,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,450
Employee ID: 319713

At Department of Disability and Aging, Carla Walker serves as a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,400.

Hubert Bass

Respiratory Care Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,129

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,129
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,307
Employee ID: 640397

Hubert Bass holds the role of Respiratory Care Therapist at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,129.

Amy Barham

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,111

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $51,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,111
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,322
Employee ID: 130397

Amy Barham works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $53,111 in 2026.

Christina Jones

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,111

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,111
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,522
Employee ID: 103977

Christina Jones is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,111.

Yolanda Jones

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,111

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $51,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,111
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,322
Employee ID: 149088

Yolanda Jones 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 $53,111.

Kelly Holt

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,088

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,424
Employee ID: 509556

Kelly Holt works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $53,088 in 2026.

Shauna Nelson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,088

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,424
Employee ID: 395043

At Department of Disability and Aging, Shauna Nelson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,088.

Candace Phillips

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$53,088

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $53,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,424
Employee ID: 359080

Candace Phillips works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Candace earned $53,088 in 2026.

Kelly Darby

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,988

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 619365

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kelly Darby serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,988.

Chrystlia Deyton

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,988

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 122952

Chrystlia Deyton holds the role of Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,988.

Clarissa Lassiter

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,988

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $51,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,312
Employee ID: 583255

Clarissa Lassiter 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 $52,988.

Lejauna Hall

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,979

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,979
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,311
Employee ID: 467227

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lejauna Hall serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,979.

Alison Gafford

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,967

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $51,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,967
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Swinney

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,310
Employee ID: 637844

Alison Gafford holds the role of A&S Facilitator 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,967.

Mason Thornton

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,967

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $51,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,967
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,310
Employee ID: 517042

Mason Thornton 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 $52,967.

Sarah Sullivan

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,956

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,956
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,413
Employee ID: 333711

Sarah Sullivan 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 $52,956.

Kaisey Taylor

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,893

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $50,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,893
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,227
Employee ID: 433647

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kaisey Taylor serves as a A&S Facilitator 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,893.

Robin Crutcher

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,842

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $51,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,842
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,297
Employee ID: 149084

Robin Crutcher holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,842.

Sampson Laari

Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,837

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $50,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,837
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,238
Employee ID: 528220

Sampson Laari works as a Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor for Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. Sampson earned $52,837 in 2026.

Chazana Chambers

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,800

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $52,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,400
Employee ID: 714724

Chazana Chambers works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Chazana earned $52,800 in 2026.

Amber Farrow

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,728

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,394
Employee ID: 595709

Amber Farrow 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 $52,728.

Andrea Mathews

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,728

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $52,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,394
Employee ID: 491515

Andrea Mathews 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 $52,728.