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 29

Nicole Mccullen

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,444

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,184
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ward

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,105
Employee ID: 112421

Nicole Mccullen works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Nicole earned $50,444 in 2026.

Hannah Vantrease

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,444

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,184
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Harrison

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,105
Employee ID: 433475

At Department of Disability and Aging, Hannah Vantrease serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,444.

Amber Jones

Training Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,400

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $50,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,200
Employee ID: 520781

Amber Jones holds the role of Training Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,400.

Amanda Wetzel

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,400

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $50,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,200
Employee ID: 709031

Amanda Wetzel is a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,400.

Shateryka Wilkes

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,400

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $50,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,200
Employee ID: 578465

Shateryka Wilkes 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 $50,400.

Halle Andrew

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,299

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,299
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,091
Employee ID: 548159

Halle Andrew works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Halle earned $50,299 in 2026.

Amanda Johnson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,299

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,299
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,091
Employee ID: 290470

Amanda Johnson 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 $50,299.

Makayla King

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,299

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,299
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,091
Employee ID: 622480

Makayla King 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 $50,299.

Jessica Sledge

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,299

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,299
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,091
Employee ID: 414861

Jessica Sledge 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 $50,299.

Paula Stand

Social Counselor Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,219

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,219
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,091
Employee ID: 381675

Paula Stand 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 $50,219.

Lee Chell Wilbourn

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,182

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $49,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,182
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,101
Employee ID: 633818

Lee Chell Wilbourn is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,182.

Donna Saulsburry

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,141

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $48,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,217
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,141
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,077
Employee ID: 144987

Donna Saulsburry is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,141.

Patricia Cunningham

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,128

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $48,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,077
Employee ID: 107877

Patricia Cunningham holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,128.

Jonathan Evans

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,127

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $48,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,127
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,077
Employee ID: 474012

Jonathan Evans 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 $50,127.

Stacia Hall

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,127

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $48,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,127
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,077
Employee ID: 485580

Stacia Hall works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Stacia earned $50,127 in 2026.

Leiandrea Imes

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,127

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $48,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,127
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,077
Employee ID: 121571

Leiandrea Imes holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,127.

Kathleen Anne Ludwig

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,105

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $48,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,181
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,105
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,077
Employee ID: 600455

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kathleen Anne Ludwig serves as a Administrative Secretary within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,105.

Gregory Giles

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,064

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $50,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,064
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cleatus

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,172
Employee ID: 547147

Gregory Giles works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $50,064 in 2026.

Amber Joy

Idd Program Specialist 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,064

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $50,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,064
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lekko

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,172
Employee ID: 425753

Amber Joy is a Idd Program Specialist 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,064.

Eiman Kadees Ibrahim

Accounting Technician 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$50,014

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $48,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,014
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,070
Employee ID: 356393

Eiman Kadees Ibrahim is a Accounting Technician 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,014.

Kathy Bridgman

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,746

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $48,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,194
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,746
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,046
Employee ID: 434197

Kathy Bridgman works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kathy earned $49,746 in 2026.

Mackenzie Burton

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,692

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $49,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,141
Employee ID: 526521

Mackenzie Burton works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. Mackenzie earned $49,692 in 2026.

Kanghoon Choi

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,692

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,141
Employee ID: 612420

Kanghoon Choi 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 $49,692.

Stephanie Clark

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,692

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann Knight

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,141
Employee ID: 110942

Stephanie Clark 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 $49,692.

Ronnee Ellithorpe

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,692

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,141
Employee ID: 491979

Ronnee Ellithorpe works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Ronnee earned $49,692 in 2026.

Rori Hintze

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,692

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,141
Employee ID: 444375

Rori Hintze 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 $49,692.

Noeleen Mcnamee

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,692

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $49,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,141
Employee ID: 618442

Noeleen Mcnamee works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Noeleen earned $49,692 in 2026.

Jennifer Macisaac

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,547

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $48,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,547
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Adell Browne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,032
Employee ID: 625032

Jennifer Macisaac works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $49,547 in 2026.

Mackenzie Murphy

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,547

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $48,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,547
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,032
Employee ID: 626453

Mackenzie Murphy 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 $49,547.

Emma Pace

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,547

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $48,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,547
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,032
Employee ID: 623233

At Department of Disability and Aging, Emma Pace serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,547.

Chandler Barker

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 542365

Chandler Barker holds the role of Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,524.

Martina Blaylock

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 358724

Martina Blaylock is a Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,524.

Tekela Coleman

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: LaChondra

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 323340

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tekela Coleman serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,524.

Lauren Cordova

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 438661

Lauren Cordova 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 $49,524.

Vondrea Davis

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 654064

Vondrea Davis 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 $49,524.

Melissa Jones

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 646204

At Department of Disability and Aging, Melissa Jones serves as a Case Management Program Specialist within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,524.

Talandra Jones

Dda Quality Reviewer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shaunta

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 424669

At Department of Disability and Aging, Talandra Jones serves as a Dda Quality Reviewer 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,524.

Mackenzie Newman

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michele

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 655804

Mackenzie Newman 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 $49,524.

Melanie Rich

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,524

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $49,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,127
Employee ID: 641721

Melanie Rich 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 $49,524.

Moses Dennis

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,416

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $49,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,416
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,118
Employee ID: 519310

Moses Dennis works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Moses earned $49,416 in 2026.