Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Tennessee, all employers Sourced
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092) in Tennessee, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | TN |
|---|---|
| Workers | 2,120 |
| 10th percentile | $45,610 |
| Median | $58,010 |
| 90th percentile | $69,470 |
| National median, government employers | $67,120 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Tennessee
State employees: the general plan
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Retirement Plan for State Employees and Teachers (with cost controls) Hybrid Plan | 1% | Age 65 with 5 years of creditable service | 5% | Not stated |
Local employees: Local police and firefighters
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCRS Political Subdivision Plans (Legacy, Hybrid with or without Cost Controls, Alternate Defined Benefit) Plan adopted by the employer | — | Legacy Plan: age 60 with 5 years, or 30 years of service [per-employer choice] | Not published | Varies |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins; where a general plan is shown, some police and fire employers run their own safety plans. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Tennessee pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Probation Officer page.
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