Tennessee / Tennessee Correction Institute
Agency file
The Tennessee Correction Institute runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2026, this agency had 25 employees with median total compensation of $79,238; the highest distinct record was $172,640.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 25 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,238) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $138,698 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $66,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Tci Division Director/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Bobby Bass is a Tci Division Director at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $172,640.
Corrections Institute Director/Tennessee Correction Institute
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William Wall holds the role of Corrections Institute Director at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,179.
Tci Division Director/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Jason Smith is a Tci Division Director at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,698.
Tci Division Director/Tennessee Correction Institute
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William Kane is a Tci Division Director at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,693.
Tci Division Director/Tennessee Correction Institute
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David Elola holds the role of Tci Division Director at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,691.
Associate Counsel/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Brian Grisham works as a Associate Counsel for Tennessee Correction Institute within Tci Conferences. Their status is part-time. Brian earned $110,344 in 2026.
Tci Assistant Training Director/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Jeffrey Smith is a Tci Assistant Training Director at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tci Conferences. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,667.
Administrative Services Director 1/Tennessee Correction Institute
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At Tennessee Correction Institute, Joanne Pogue serves as a Administrative Services Director 1 within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,412.
Chief Detention Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Gwendolyn Hyde is a Chief Detention Specialist at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,437.
Chief Detention Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Tonya Stacey works as a Chief Detention Specialist for Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. Tonya earned $86,955 in 2026.
Chief Detention Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Stephanie Harding holds the role of Chief Detention Specialist at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,951.
Tci E-Learning & Training Development/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Kathleen Jones is a Tci E-Learning & Training Development at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,996.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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David Saffell holds the role of Detention Facs Specialist at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,238.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Jason Cate is a Detention Facs Specialist at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,969.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Michael Donahue holds the role of Detention Facs Specialist at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,448.
Training Officer 2/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Joey Smith is a Training Officer 2 at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,212.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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James Jackson holds the role of Detention Facs Specialist at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,212.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Albert Medina works as a Detention Facs Specialist for Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. Albert earned $73,192 in 2026.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Jarrod Campbell is a Detention Facs Specialist at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,192.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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At Tennessee Correction Institute, Jacob Hillis serves as a Detention Facs Specialist within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,559.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Sharon Scott holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,064.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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At Tennessee Correction Institute, Heather Huppe serves as a Detention Facs Specialist within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,019.
Detention Facs Specialist/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Joshua Ryle is a Detention Facs Specialist at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,000.
Training Officer 2/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Andrew Cooper is a Training Officer 2 at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,572.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Tennessee Correction Institute
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Nicole Meece holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Tennessee Correction Institute within Tcitrngcorrection Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,367.