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 41

Connie Jenkins

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,844

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $35,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,844
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,987
Employee ID: 243439

Connie Jenkins works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Connie earned $35,844 in 2026.

Darneshia Douglas

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,796

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $35,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,796
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,983
Employee ID: 582262

Darneshia Douglas works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Darneshia earned $35,796 in 2026.

Shirley Bogan

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,616

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,164
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,616
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,871
Employee ID: 140939

Shirley Bogan 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 $35,616.

Lavolia Smith

Behavior Therapy Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,457

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,017
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,457
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,870
Employee ID: 624538

Lavolia Smith holds the role of Behavior Therapy Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,457.

Lisa York

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,442

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $990
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,442
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,871
Employee ID: 153282

Lisa York 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 $35,442.

Stephanie Collins

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,404

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $952
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,871
Employee ID: 646553

Stephanie Collins 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 $35,404.

Jhoanne Altidort

Behavior Therapy Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,375

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,375
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,870
Employee ID: 629470

Jhoanne Altidort holds the role of Behavior Therapy Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,375.

Tiffany Rivers

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,334

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,334
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,871
Employee ID: 640240

Tiffany Rivers works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $35,334 in 2026.

Elizabeth Fakunle

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,292

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $35,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,292
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,941
Employee ID: 514741

Elizabeth Fakunle works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $35,292 in 2026.

Mario Wilks

Grounds Worker 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,292

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $35,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,292
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,941
Employee ID: 629979

Mario Wilks holds the role of Grounds Worker 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,292.

Lajackwlin Moore

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$35,276

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $824
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,276
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,871
Employee ID: 643462

Lajackwlin Moore 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 $35,276.

Grace Onekutu

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,836

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,836
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,903
Employee ID: 539766

At Department of Disability and Aging, Grace Onekutu serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,836.

Raymond Llauder

Behavior Therapy Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,627

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $33,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,087
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,627
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,795
Employee ID: 575301

Raymond Llauder is a Behavior Therapy Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,627.

Mary Palmer

Custodial Worker 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,284

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $34,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,284
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,857
Employee ID: 148162

At Department of Disability and Aging, Mary Palmer serves as a Custodial Worker 2 within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,284.

Allison Penley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,270

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,270
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 646334

Allison 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 $34,270.

Hope Houston

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,249

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,249
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 638623

Hope Houston 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 $34,249.

Robin Handcock

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,196

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,196
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joy

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 639188

Robin Handcock 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 $34,196.

Rhonda Brown

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,193

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,193
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Faye

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 654138

Rhonda Brown 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 $34,193.

Karla Gray

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,192

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,192
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 116962

At Department of Disability and Aging, Karla Gray serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,192.

Jesse Sell

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,161

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,161
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 656808

Jesse Sell works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $34,161 in 2026.

April Hensley

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,159

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,159
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 141948

April Hensley 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 $34,159.

Ukachi Amadi

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,153

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $877
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,153
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rita

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 642631

Ukachi Amadi 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 $34,153.

Kiara Jones

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,149

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $873
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,149
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 634470

Kiara Jones 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 $34,149.

Jennifer Davis

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,128

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,844
Employee ID: 629704

Jennifer Davis works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $34,128 in 2026.

Gloria Nwadike

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,128

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,844
Employee ID: 625897

Gloria Nwadike 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 $34,128.

Jovin Manger

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,116

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,116
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Martin

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 639201

Jovin Manger works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Jovin earned $34,116 in 2026.

Lebaron Spraggins

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,108

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $832
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,108
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 638031

Lebaron Spraggins works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Lebaron earned $34,108 in 2026.

Sarah Tetteh

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$34,092

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $34,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,841
Employee ID: 493019

Sarah Tetteh 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 $34,092.

Hugh David

Behavior Therapy Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$33,228

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $33,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,228
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,769
Employee ID: 430771

Hugh David works as a Behavior Therapy Specialist for Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. Hugh earned $33,228 in 2026.

Victoria Ale

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,976

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,976
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Olufunke

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,748
Employee ID: 640973

Victoria Ale 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 $32,976.

Scottie Beals

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,976

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,976
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,748
Employee ID: 143960

At Department of Disability and Aging, Scottie Beals serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,976.

Tracy Dobson

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,976

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,976
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,748
Employee ID: 121237

Tracy Dobson 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 $32,976.

Amber Reader

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,976

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,976
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,748
Employee ID: 636407

Amber Reader 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 $32,976.

Esther Barrow

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,088

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,674
Employee ID: 712391

Esther Barrow works as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Esther earned $32,088 in 2026.

Carie Billena

Behavior Therapy Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,088

Sub-department: Harold Jordan Center
Base pay: $32,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,674
Employee ID: 719580

Carie Billena holds the role of Behavior Therapy Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within Harold Jordan Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,088.

D'Nijah Brown-Jones

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,088

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,674
Employee ID: 705475

At Department of Disability and Aging, D'Nijah Brown-Jones serves as a Idd Direct Suppt Professional within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,088.

Jayla Burns

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,088

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,674
Employee ID: 697417

Jayla Burns 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 $32,088.

Elie Bushiri

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,088

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,674
Employee ID: 723116

Elie Bushiri 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 $32,088.

Rita Bushiri

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,088

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,674
Employee ID: 705411

Rita Bushiri 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 $32,088.

Jamyla Chatman

Idd Direct Suppt Professional/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$32,088

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $32,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,674
Employee ID: 636350

Jamyla Chatman 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 $32,088.