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 36

Danny Cutshall

Building Maintenance Worker 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,314

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,570
Employee ID: 152494

Danny Cutshall works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Danny earned $45,314 in 2026.

Sandra Wagner

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,259

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,259
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,675
Employee ID: 148508

At Department of Disability and Aging, Sandra Wagner serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,259.

Ida Hinkle

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,259

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,259
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,659
Employee ID: 144511

Ida Hinkle works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Ida earned $45,259 in 2026.

Ogechukwu Amucha

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,204

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Iruoma Princess

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,767
Employee ID: 697834

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ogechukwu Amucha serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,204.

Christiana Ogundijo

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,204

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,767
Employee ID: 533250

Christiana Ogundijo holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,204.

Melinda Fox

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,141

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $44,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,141
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,668
Employee ID: 133034

Melinda Fox 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 $45,141.

Dominique Bell

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 698025

Dominique Bell works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Dominique earned $45,084 in 2026.

Jeana Bradford

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 247339

Jeana Bradford 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 $45,084.

Heather Cambron

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Danyell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 602850

Heather Cambron 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 $45,084.

Amber-Grace Carroll

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 698168

At Department of Disability and Aging, Amber-Grace Carroll serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Holly Corn

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Abreille

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 665438

Holly Corn 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 $45,084.

Bailey Ellis

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hope

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 644219

At Department of Disability and Aging, Bailey Ellis serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Sarah Fosbrook

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 712981

At Department of Disability and Aging, Sarah Fosbrook serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Jaymee Gouge

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Caroline

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 716612

Jaymee Gouge 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 $45,084.

Makayla Hall

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 670058

Makayla Hall 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 $45,084.

Kadarria Hayes

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 654453

Kadarria Hayes 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 $45,084.

Rachel Jones

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Katherine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 639098

Rachel Jones is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,084.

Chaz Mccracken

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jonathon

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 668720

Chaz Mccracken 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 $45,084.

Gabrielle Meneese

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shanice

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 716531

Gabrielle Meneese 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 $45,084.

Akila Mitchell

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cherie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 440980

At Department of Disability and Aging, Akila Mitchell serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Amberly Nolen-Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 654404

At Department of Disability and Aging, Amberly Nolen-Smith serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Nicole O'Connor

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Janelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 642138

Nicole O'Connor 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 $45,084.

Shelli Peeples

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 667140

At Department of Disability and Aging, Shelli Peeples serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

Kaylee Powers

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 665330

Kaylee Powers 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 $45,084.

Grace Ragatz

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kelly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 708928

Grace Ragatz works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Grace earned $45,084 in 2026.

Jenny Roecker

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 717135

Jenny Roecker 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 $45,084.

Katherine Ruso

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Barbara

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 713389

Katherine Ruso 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 $45,084.

Alexandra Sands

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 618529

At Department of Disability and Aging, Alexandra Sands serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,084.

April Shrum

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 697878

April Shrum 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 $45,084.

Madison Webber

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 644718

Madison Webber works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Madison earned $45,084 in 2026.

Kamila Williams

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 696898

Kamila Williams 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 $45,084.

Vanessia Woods

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,084

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 714478

Vanessia Woods 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 $45,084.

Pamela Bledsoe

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,050

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,142
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,050
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,659
Employee ID: 142859

Pamela Bledsoe 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 $45,050.

Michael Smelcer

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,041

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,133
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,041
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,659
Employee ID: 349673

At Department of Disability and Aging, Michael Smelcer serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,041.

Devon Hatton

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,036

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $45,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,036
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,753
Employee ID: 483487

Devon Hatton is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,036.

Krystal Najar

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,956

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,684
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,956
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,606
Employee ID: 119959

Krystal Najar works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Krystal earned $44,956 in 2026.

Roger Casteel

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,952

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,952
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 148685

At Department of Disability and Aging, Roger Casteel serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,952.

Thomas Dearstone

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,941

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,941
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,643
Employee ID: 121457

Thomas Dearstone 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 $44,941.

Hassan Bangura

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,935

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,935
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 151883

Hassan Bangura works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Hassan earned $44,935 in 2026.

Joy April Harmon

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$44,928

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,642
Employee ID: 130462

At Department of Disability and Aging, Joy April Harmon serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,928.