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 31

Racheal Smith

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,684

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $48,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,684
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,057
Employee ID: 666344

Racheal Smith 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 $48,684.

Sequarya Turner

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,684

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $48,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,684
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Funtay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,057
Employee ID: 665801

Sequarya Turner works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Sequarya earned $48,684 in 2026.

Michaela Vogel

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,684

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $48,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,684
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,057
Employee ID: 665169

Michaela Vogel 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 $48,684.

Joshua Walkner

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,684

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $48,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,684
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,057
Employee ID: 715173

Joshua Walkner works as a A&S Facilitator 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $48,684 in 2026.

Juanna Warren

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,684

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $48,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,684
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leigh-Anne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,057
Employee ID: 719774

Juanna Warren 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 $48,684.

Julie Wilson

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,684

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $48,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,684
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,057
Employee ID: 669620

At Department of Disability and Aging, Julie Wilson serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,684.

Kasidy Rotgers

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,636

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $48,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,636
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,053
Employee ID: 613310

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kasidy Rotgers serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,636.

Nikki Watkins

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,456

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $48,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,456
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,038
Employee ID: 124848

Nikki Watkins holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,456.

Joyce Kinley

Procurement Officer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,396

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $48,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,033
Employee ID: 564843

At Department of Disability and Aging, Joyce Kinley serves as a Procurement Officer 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,396.

Bery Binikos

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,262

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $46,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,262
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,851
Employee ID: 371787

Bery Binikos works as a Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Bery earned $48,262 in 2026.

Ruby Jackson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,113

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,361
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,113
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Deshun

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,896
Employee ID: 641642

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ruby Jackson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,113.

Shannon Thomas

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,025

Sub-department: Seating & Positioning Clinics
Base pay: $46,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,906
Employee ID: 532797

Shannon Thomas works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within Seating & Positioning Clinics. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $48,025 in 2026.

Caleb Keirsey

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,025

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $46,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,906
Employee ID: 545718

At Department of Disability and Aging, Caleb Keirsey serves as a Administrative Secretary within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,025.

Melissa Moss

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,025

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,906
Employee ID: 196684

Melissa Moss is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,025.

Taylor Bolanos

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$48,025

Sub-department: Seating & Positioning Clinics
Base pay: $46,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,906
Employee ID: 568834

Taylor Bolanos works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within Seating & Positioning Clinics. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $48,025 in 2026.

Howard Moore

Building Maintenance Worker 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,952

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $47,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,952
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,996
Employee ID: 180312

Howard Moore is a Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,952.

Tara Davis

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 342384

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tara Davis serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,940.

Laura Elam

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Abigail

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 624795

At Department of Disability and Aging, Laura Elam serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,940.

Amanda Fisher

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 627157

Amanda Fisher works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $47,940 in 2026.

Andrea Grant

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 588187

Andrea Grant 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 $47,940.

Crissie Moore

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 387429

Crissie Moore works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Crissie earned $47,940 in 2026.

Debra Oladosu

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 623229

At Department of Disability and Aging, Debra Oladosu serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,940.

Kayla Rogers

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shonna

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 625028

Kayla Rogers 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 $47,940.

Andrea Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,045
Employee ID: 157914

At Department of Disability and Aging, Andrea Smith serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,940.

Kailyn Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cross

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 625024

Kailyn Smith 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 $47,940.

Gretchen Stephens

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 509828

Gretchen Stephens 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 $47,940.

Heather Stephens

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,940

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn Collins

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,995
Employee ID: 618594

Heather Stephens works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $47,940 in 2026.

Kateline Jackson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,879

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,879
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,896
Employee ID: 646521

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kateline Jackson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,879.

Miranda Morris

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,879

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $46,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,879
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Paige

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,896
Employee ID: 535872

At Department of Disability and Aging, Miranda Morris serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,879.

Crystal Archer

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,698

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,698
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,870
Employee ID: 119983

Crystal Archer is a Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,698.

Eric Keasling

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,606

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,606
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,868
Employee ID: 599440

Eric Keasling holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,606.

Brenda Terry

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,530

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,530
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,779
Employee ID: 125305

At Department of Disability and Aging, Brenda Terry serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,530.

Crystal Allison

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,508

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,959
Employee ID: 550190

Crystal Allison 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 $47,508.

Kim Demarest

Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,472

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $47,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,956
Employee ID: 101758

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kim Demarest serves as a Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,472.

Sharon Mclaurin-Dickerson

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,689
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,809
Employee ID: 133631

Sharon Mclaurin-Dickerson works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $47,397 in 2026.

Renitta Ray

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,373

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,373
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,809
Employee ID: 126088

Renitta Ray holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,373.

Sarah Price

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,186

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,186
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,836
Employee ID: 143561

Sarah Price works as a Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $47,186 in 2026.

Chermaine Wren

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 536293

Chermaine Wren 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 $47,160.

Tianna Atkins

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 639421

Tianna Atkins works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Tianna earned $47,160 in 2026.

Hayley Austin

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,930
Employee ID: 609390

At Department of Disability and Aging, Hayley Austin serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,160.