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 5

Jon Hamrick

Mh/Idd Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$99,924

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $99,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,327
Employee ID: 102443

Jon Hamrick holds the role of Mh/Idd Program Director at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,924.

Jason Grosser

Behavior Analyst/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$99,769

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $93,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,869
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,769
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,825
Employee ID: 578637

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jason Grosser serves as a Behavior Analyst within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,769.

Maureen Okafor

Registered Nurse 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$99,463

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $97,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,463
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,089
Employee ID: 438798

Maureen Okafor is a Registered Nurse 4 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,463.

Beth Husband

Behavior Analyst/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$99,435

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $93,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,799
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,435
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,803
Employee ID: 506212

Beth Husband works as a Behavior Analyst for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. Beth earned $99,435 in 2026.

Taylor Mcleod

A&S Assistant Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$99,318

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $97,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,318
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,094
Employee ID: 502455

Taylor Mcleod is a A&S Assistant Director at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,318.

Karae Frierson

Development Services Regnl Program Admr/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$99,231

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $96,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,231
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,071
Employee ID: 514680

Karae Frierson works as a Development Services Regnl Program Admr for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. Karae earned $99,231 in 2026.

Kryslaine Alandy

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$99,075

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $96,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,075
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rushyl

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,058
Employee ID: 636379

Kryslaine Alandy holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,075.

Shannon Westerman

Psychological Examiner 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$98,979

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $93,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,919
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,979
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,755
Employee ID: 135120

Shannon Westerman works as a Psychological Examiner 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $98,979 in 2026.

Iva Shoffner

HR Manager 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$98,935

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $96,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,323
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,935
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,051
Employee ID: 156937

At Department of Disability and Aging, Iva Shoffner serves as a HR Manager 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,935.

Jesse Johnson

Facilities Manager 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$98,769

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $96,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,769
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,037
Employee ID: 428100

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jesse Johnson serves as a Facilities Manager 3 within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,769.

Jennifer Hunt

Behavior Analyst/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $92,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Paige

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,695
Employee ID: 510774

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jennifer Hunt serves as a Behavior Analyst within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,240.

Anjali Vasishta

Occ Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$97,543

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $94,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,543
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,911
Employee ID: 104662

Anjali Vasishta works as a Occ Therapist for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Anjali earned $97,543 in 2026.

Sandra Donelson

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$97,349

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $94,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,777
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,349
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,881
Employee ID: 117569

Sandra Donelson is a Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,349.

Terkissha Baker

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$97,318

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $94,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,318
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,898
Employee ID: 621892

Terkissha Baker holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,318.

Laquitta Johnson

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$97,274

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $94,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,702
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,274
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,881
Employee ID: 643425

Laquitta Johnson is a Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,274.

Robin Cantrell

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$97,248

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $97,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,248
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,104
Employee ID: 504519

Robin Cantrell holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,248.

Ashley Williams

Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$97,188

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $97,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,188
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Smith

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,099
Employee ID: 411613

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ashley Williams serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 3 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,188.

Christopher Mullins

Mh/Idd Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$97,104

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $94,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,104
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,898
Employee ID: 376854

Christopher Mullins works as a Mh/Idd Program Director for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $97,104 in 2026.

Elizabeth Hailey

Idd Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$96,629

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $94,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,629
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,859
Employee ID: 147616

Elizabeth Hailey works as a Idd Director for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $96,629 in 2026.

Amanda Ross

Idd Investigations Assistant Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$96,616

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $94,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,616
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,858
Employee ID: 125627

Amanda Ross works as a Idd Investigations Assistant Director for Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $96,616 in 2026.

Nikki Sprinkle

Development Services Regnl Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$95,863

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $91,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,087
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,863
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,648
Employee ID: 142679

Nikki Sprinkle works as a Development Services Regnl Program Director for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Nikki earned $95,863 in 2026.

Perry Austria

Physical Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$95,545

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $92,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,545
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,749
Employee ID: 161097

Perry Austria holds the role of Physical Therapist at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,545.

Jennifer Mcbride

Occ Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$95,029

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $92,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,029
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,729
Employee ID: 509749

Jennifer Mcbride is a Occ Therapist at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,029.

Ryan Ebel

Accountant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$94,832

Sub-department: Commission on Aging/Disability
Base pay: $92,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,276
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,832
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Philip

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,713
Employee ID: 628369

Ryan Ebel holds the role of Accountant 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Commission on Aging/Disability. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,832.

Luzviminda Rinoza

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$94,812

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $94,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,812
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,901
Employee ID: 149820

Luzviminda Rinoza works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Luzviminda earned $94,812 in 2026.

Susan Collins

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$94,776

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $94,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,776
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,898
Employee ID: 712724

Susan Collins holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,776.

Leighann Swann

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$94,776

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $94,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,776
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Truong

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,898
Employee ID: 461940

Leighann Swann holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,776.

Karen Jones

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$94,430

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $91,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,702
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,430
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,644
Employee ID: 638279

Karen Jones holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,430.

Braden Odom

Strategic Development Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$94,011

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $91,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,011
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,657
Employee ID: 624140

Braden Odom holds the role of Strategic Development Director at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,011.

Albert Perez

Registered Nurse 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$93,600

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $93,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,600
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hernandez

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,800
Employee ID: 656932

Albert Perez is a Registered Nurse 4 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,600.

Geraldine Ramos

Registered Nurse 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$93,600

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $93,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,600
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Balmaceda

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,800
Employee ID: 659895

Geraldine Ramos works as a Registered Nurse 4 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Geraldine earned $93,600 in 2026.

Monda Qualls

Development Services Regnl Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$93,322

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $91,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,322
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,590
Employee ID: 125120

At Department of Disability and Aging, Monda Qualls serves as a Development Services Regnl Program Director within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,322.

Amy Jackson

Administrative Services Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$93,286

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $91,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,286
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,584
Employee ID: 125452

Amy Jackson works as a Administrative Services Manager for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $93,286 in 2026.

Christie Campbell

Idd Investigator Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$93,050

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $90,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,050
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,568
Employee ID: 104541

Christie Campbell works as a Idd Investigator Supervisor for Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. Christie earned $93,050 in 2026.

Charles Taylor

Idd Investigator Supervisor/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$93,050

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $90,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,050
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,568
Employee ID: 149037

At Department of Disability and Aging, Charles Taylor serves as a Idd Investigator Supervisor within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,050.

Jaime Hampton

Teis Regional Administrator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$93,029

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $90,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,029
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,574
Employee ID: 434798

Jaime Hampton holds the role of Teis Regional Administrator at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,029.

Christine Molnar

Physical Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$92,913

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $89,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,913
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,419
Employee ID: 541674

At Department of Disability and Aging, Christine Molnar serves as a Physical Therapist within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,913.

Susan Greineder

Speech & Lang Pathologist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$92,794

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $90,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,794
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,547
Employee ID: 104235

Susan Greineder holds the role of Speech & Lang Pathologist at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,794.

Amy Horner

Auditor 4/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$92,652

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $90,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,196
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,652
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,538
Employee ID: 111103

Amy Horner holds the role of Auditor 4 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,652.

Ojiugo Ike

Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$92,472

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $92,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,706
Employee ID: 654232

Ojiugo Ike holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,472.