Tennessee / Labor & Workforce Development / Unemployment Program Specialist 1

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Unemployment Program Specialist 1

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

11 employees hold this title in Labor & Workforce Development. Median total compensation for the role is $48,792, below the department median of $60,442.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $542K
Role median: $48,792
Agency median: $60,442
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$44,436$54,701+

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How total compensation varies among the 11 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Melinda Guyton

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$54,915

Sub-department: Claims Centers
Base pay: $53,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,323
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,915
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,466
Employee ID: 454284

Melinda Guyton works as a Unemployment Program Specialist 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Claims Centers. Their status is full-time. Melinda earned $54,915 in 2026.

Hunter Percell

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$53,843

Sub-department: Claims Centers
Base pay: $52,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,843
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,389
Employee ID: 483780

At Labor & Workforce Development, Hunter Percell serves as a Unemployment Program Specialist 1 within Claims Centers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,843.

Brooke Robinson

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$52,908

Sub-department: UI Recovery Unit
Base pay: $52,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,409
Employee ID: 350152

Brooke Robinson works as a Unemployment Program Specialist 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Recovery Unit. Their status is full-time. Brooke earned $52,908 in 2026.

Christopher Burton

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$51,468

Sub-department: Claims Centers
Base pay: $51,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,468
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,289
Employee ID: 483763

Christopher Burton works as a Unemployment Program Specialist 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Claims Centers. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $51,468 in 2026.

Michaeleigh Thompson

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$50,928

Sub-department: Claims Centers
Base pay: $50,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,244
Employee ID: 405768

Michaeleigh Thompson holds the role of Unemployment Program Specialist 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Claims Centers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,928.

Jacara York

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,792

Sub-department: UI Appeals
Base pay: $48,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,792
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,066
Employee ID: 457860

Jacara York works as a Unemployment Program Specialist 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Appeals. Their status is full-time. Jacara earned $48,792 in 2026.

Iliana Vega Contreras

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$46,736

Sub-department: Claims Centers
Base pay: $45,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,184
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,736
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,796
Employee ID: 507758

Iliana Vega Contreras is a Unemployment Program Specialist 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Claims Centers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,736.

Margaret Grundon

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,996

Sub-department: UI Recovery Unit
Base pay: $45,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,833
Employee ID: 565800

Margaret Grundon is a Unemployment Program Specialist 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Recovery Unit. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,996.

Travis Edwards

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,996

Sub-department: Claims Centers
Base pay: $45,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,833
Employee ID: 484649

Travis Edwards holds the role of Unemployment Program Specialist 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Claims Centers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,996.

Shawn Thomas

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,996

Sub-department: UI Recovery Unit
Base pay: $45,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,833
Employee ID: 554850

Shawn Thomas holds the role of Unemployment Program Specialist 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Recovery Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,996.

Felicity Howlett

Unemployment Program Specialist 1/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$44,436

Sub-department: UI Recovery Unit
Base pay: $44,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,436
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,703
Employee ID: 644730

Felicity Howlett works as a Unemployment Program Specialist 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Recovery Unit. Their status is full-time. Felicity earned $44,436 in 2026.