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 34

Larry Winfrey

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,906

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,906
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 136424

Larry Winfrey works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Larry earned $45,906 in 2026.

Miranda Anderson Wilson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 342972

At Department of Disability and Aging, Miranda Anderson Wilson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Kelly Bacon

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 503349

Kelly Bacon works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $45,900 in 2026.

Derrick Collins

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 707852

At Department of Disability and Aging, Derrick Collins serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Doneida Donnell

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joi

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 722648

Doneida Donnell 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 $45,900.

Pamela Edmundson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 722557

At Department of Disability and Aging, Pamela Edmundson serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Erakevia Edwards

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shaboskiana

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 632117

Erakevia Edwards 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 $45,900.

Michaela Goodman

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tereese

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 722156

Michaela Goodman 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 $45,900.

Amy Hollis

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: LaQuinta

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 467050

Amy Hollis works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $45,900 in 2026.

Helen Hudiell

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Arianna

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 712980

Helen Hudiell 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 $45,900.

Amanda Kierzek

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 708915

Amanda Kierzek works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $45,900 in 2026.

Leona Kitchings

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Francisca

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 177817

Leona Kitchings works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Leona earned $45,900 in 2026.

Rebecca Kohler

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rhea

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 710050

Rebecca Kohler works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $45,900 in 2026.

Marian Lannom

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kate

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 565993

Marian Lannom works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Marian earned $45,900 in 2026.

Catherine Lemons

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 551551

Catherine Lemons works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Catherine earned $45,900 in 2026.

Cing Lun

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 717129

Cing Lun works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Cing earned $45,900 in 2026.

Shelby Merryman

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 629509

Shelby Merryman works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Shelby earned $45,900 in 2026.

Megan Mitchell Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 697880

At Department of Disability and Aging, Megan Mitchell Smith serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Stephanie Nave

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 547288

At Department of Disability and Aging, Stephanie Nave serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Jennifer Parsons

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Taylor

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 442897

Jennifer Parsons 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 $45,900.

Cathryn Patrick

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 120194

Cathryn Patrick 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 $45,900.

Anne Penland

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 720021

At Department of Disability and Aging, Anne Penland serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Dakri Percell

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marchelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 658915

At Department of Disability and Aging, Dakri Percell serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Carrie Pilcher

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 698759

Carrie Pilcher works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Carrie earned $45,900 in 2026.

Misty Reilly

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 341326

Misty Reilly works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Misty earned $45,900 in 2026.

Annabeth St Pierre

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Prater

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 639772

Annabeth St Pierre 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 $45,900.

Lashawn Taylor

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tanisha

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 420714

Lashawn Taylor 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 $45,900.

Laura Thayer

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ashley

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 720320

Laura Thayer works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $45,900 in 2026.

Kerrie Townson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: McGuire

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 402174

Kerrie Townson works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Kerrie earned $45,900 in 2026.

Raekenya Walker

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 430084

At Department of Disability and Aging, Raekenya Walker serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Salome Walker

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 703330

At Department of Disability and Aging, Salome Walker serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.

Curtis Watson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 708889

Curtis Watson 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 $45,900.

Samuel Whitten

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Virgil

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 708914

Samuel Whitten 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 $45,900.

Tammy Penley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,895

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,895
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 346537

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tammy Penley serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,895.

Idayat Balogun

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,893

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,893
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 132975

Idayat Balogun is a Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,893.

Comalitta Shannon

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,893

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,893
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 104486

At Department of Disability and Aging, Comalitta Shannon serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,893.

Garry Golden

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,887

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,887
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,695
Employee ID: 140967

Garry Golden 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 $45,887.

Rebecca Hurst

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,871

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,871
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 345842

Rebecca Hurst holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,871.

Nadene Church

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,867

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,867
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 131802

Nadene Church works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Nadene earned $45,867 in 2026.

Tammy Mosier

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,865

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,865
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,728
Employee ID: 112077

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tammy Mosier serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,865.