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 38

Keema Kiker Carter Seip

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$43,020

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $43,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,585
Employee ID: 142071

At Department of Disability and Aging, Keema Kiker Carter Seip serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,020.

Heather Cutshall

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,900

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,575
Employee ID: 153275

Heather Cutshall 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 $42,900.

Fasika Aragaw

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,888

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,888
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,574
Employee ID: 163289

Fasika Aragaw 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 $42,888.

Russell Moody

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,888

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,888
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,574
Employee ID: 153830

Russell Moody works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Russell earned $42,888 in 2026.

Cheryl Turnmire

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,801

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $41,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,801
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,483
Employee ID: 624262

Cheryl Turnmire is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,801.

Comfort Foli

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,756

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,563
Employee ID: 160560

Comfort Foli holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,756.

Shawanda Bean

Security Guard 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,669

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $39,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,689
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,669
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,332
Employee ID: 130407

Shawanda Bean holds the role of Security Guard 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,669.

Donna Brooks

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,645

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,645
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,454
Employee ID: 438579

At Department of Disability and Aging, Donna Brooks serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,645.

Shelia Jones

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,597

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,149
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,454
Employee ID: 431857

Shelia Jones works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Shelia earned $42,597 in 2026.

Tiffany Shotwell Holmes

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,595

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,595
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,454
Employee ID: 431855

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tiffany Shotwell Holmes serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,595.

Terry Renner

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,540

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,540
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,454
Employee ID: 152405

Terry Renner 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 $42,540.

Fasil Zelelew

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 162538

Fasil Zelelew 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 $42,516.

Yehualashet Abebie

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 162425

Yehualashet Abebie works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Yehualashet earned $42,516 in 2026.

Williette Akinnodi

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 101733

Williette Akinnodi holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,516.

Olufunmilayo Eleshin

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 162998

Olufunmilayo Eleshin holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,516.

Esther Hassan

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 100247

At Department of Disability and Aging, Esther Hassan serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,516.

Ramatu Kamara

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 146565

Ramatu Kamara works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Ramatu earned $42,516 in 2026.

Roderick Maise

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 108209

Roderick Maise holds the role of Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,516.

Tina Riddle

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 402770

Tina Riddle 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 $42,516.

Michelle Wills

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,516

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,543
Employee ID: 148362

Michelle Wills works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $42,516 in 2026.

Felicia Boyd

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,336

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,528
Employee ID: 135420

Felicia Boyd works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Felicia earned $42,336 in 2026.

Sandra Ray

Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,336

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,528
Employee ID: 129626

Sandra Ray works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $42,336 in 2026.

Demetra Williams

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,288

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $42,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,288
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Charell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,524
Employee ID: 418954

Demetra Williams 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 $42,288.

Tammy Barnes

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,286

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,286
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,421
Employee ID: 138765

Tammy Barnes 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 $42,286.

Anissa Pailin

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,204

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $42,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,517
Employee ID: 703775

Anissa Pailin holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,204.

Diana Penley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,150

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $40,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,150
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,392
Employee ID: 164081

Diana Penley 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 $42,150.

Anthony Mitchell

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$42,048

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $42,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,048
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,504
Employee ID: 163372

Anthony Mitchell works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $42,048 in 2026.

Kenya Lloyd

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,940

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,495
Employee ID: 143158

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kenya Lloyd serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,940.

Teresa Hall

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,928

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,494
Employee ID: 141699

Teresa Hall is a Idd Direct Suppt Professional at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,928.

Kevin Hensley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,868

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,868
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,489
Employee ID: 351332

Kevin Hensley works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $41,868 in 2026.

Latasha Perkins

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,748

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $41,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,748
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,479
Employee ID: 514134

Latasha Perkins works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Latasha earned $41,748 in 2026.

Rebbecca Kesterson

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,652

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $41,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,652
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,471
Employee ID: 721067

Rebbecca Kesterson is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,652.

Jackie Dalton

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,628

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,469
Employee ID: 148762

Jackie Dalton 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 $41,628.

Heather Scott

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,625

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $40,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,625
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,376
Employee ID: 152748

At Department of Disability and Aging, Heather Scott serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,625.

Kardal Sangster

Security Guard 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,567

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $41,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,567
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,464
Employee ID: 505267

Kardal Sangster is a Security Guard 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,567.

Natonya Sanders

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,532

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $40,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,378
Employee ID: 397113

Natonya Sanders is a Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,532.

Laseanda Leath

Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,532

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $40,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,378
Employee ID: 613895

At Department of Disability and Aging, Laseanda Leath serves as a Secretary within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,532.

Heather Darden

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,412

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $41,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,451
Employee ID: 506203

Heather Darden works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $41,412 in 2026.

Laree Johnson

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,412

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $41,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,451
Employee ID: 624361

Laree Johnson is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,412.

Elizabeth Mullins

Administrative Secretary/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$41,412

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $41,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawna

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,451
Employee ID: 624043

Elizabeth Mullins 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 $41,412.