| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2018 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Salter Stephen |
|
$208,935.39 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ozlem Kilic |
Assc Dean For Academic & Student Affairs |
$208,800.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Williams Kenneth |
|
$208,750.62 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Collier David L |
|
$208,750.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Sutter Thomas |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$208,720.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Bivins Jeffrey S |
Supreme Court Justice |
$208,704.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly M |
Supreme Court Justice |
$208,704.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Campbell Sarah K |
Supreme Court Justice |
$208,704.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Lee Sharon G |
Supreme Court Justice |
$208,704.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Skrmetti Jonathan T |
J Judicial Employee |
$208,704.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Horton Deborah E |
Physician |
$208,678.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Kedia Benwari |
|
$208,645.20 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Brooks James W |
Chancellor |
$208,610.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Stanley Christopher J |
Physician |
$208,608.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Coatsworth |
Professor & Assc Dean Of Research |
$208,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brian Stevens |
Senior Lecturer & Director Of Technology |
$208,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Dabbous Mustafa |
|
$208,520.46 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Spencer Gregg |
Director, Student Health Services |
$208,478.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
White Penny |
|
$208,413.23 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mary Lucal |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$208,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Killingsworth Patti |
|
$208,392.91 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mcmillan Daniel |
|
$208,335.85 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Anton Reiner |
Professor |
$208,304.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Mcdonald Morgan |
|
$208,299.83 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Department of Human Services |
Campbell-Street Cherrell |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$208,284.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Mccormick Kimberly |
|
$208,279.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Michelle Martin |
Professor |
$208,222.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kristopher Maday |
Associate Professor |
$208,200.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Leming Heidi |
|
$208,179.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Julie Bonom |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$208,142.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
William Mihalko |
Professor |
$208,071.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hime Joseph |
|
$208,063.86 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Malik Kafait |
|
$208,015.52 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Janet Fox |
Assistant Dean And Professor |
$208,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Carey Whitworth |
Vp, Gov Rels & Advocacy |
$208,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Martin Michael |
|
$207,912.18 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Tracy Dick |
Executive Director |
$207,900.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kimberly Morris |
Associate Professor |
$207,896.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Kraiger Kurt |
Professor Chair |
$207,868.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Case Rose M |
Sos Chief Operating Officer |
$207,857.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Harmon Michael T |
Sos General Counsel |
$207,857.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Werner Shintaku |
Professor |
$207,789.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Lillard David |
|
$207,778.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Zhang Hongmei |
|
$207,763.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Gundersen Heather D |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$207,756.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Moody Mary |
|
$207,732.97 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Sutter Thomas |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$207,682.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Daverman Brooks |
|
$207,660.09 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Levinson Kara J |
Public Health Laboratories Dir |
$207,624.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Troy Lane |
Asc Vc, Public Safety & Chief Of Police |
$207,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Haynes Anthony |
|
$207,588.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Hargett Gus |
|
$207,520.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Whalen Joseph F |
J Judicial Employee |
$207,455.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Hedges Tammy |
|
$207,442.86 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Wilson Justin |
|
$207,386.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Irwin Richard |
|
$207,299.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dwayne Accardo |
Assistant Professor |
$207,232.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Dunn John R |
|
$207,230.05 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Perry Michael F |
Chief Procurement Officer |
$207,220.44 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Perrey Ralph M |
|
$207,219.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Gillcrist James A |
|
$207,207.78 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Ridley Connie F |
Leg Administration Director |
$207,204.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Culp John |
Associate Professor |
$207,175.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Culp John |
Associate Professor |
$207,175.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Dedmon Stephanie |
|
$207,102.70 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Thornton Don T |
Chief Of Staff |
$207,068.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Zahirovic-Herbert Velma |
Professor |
$207,030.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Tollefsen Deborah |
Vice Provost Dean Grad School |
$207,030.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Paula Schaefer |
Professor & Assoc Dean |
$206,995.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Sarah Tiggelaar |
Assistant Professor |
$206,989.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Saunders Rene C |
|
$206,939.76 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Penny White |
Professor & Director |
$206,930.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Deberry John |
Senior Advisor |
$206,880.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Aaron Carla B |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$206,792.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Calder Cedrina L |
Physician |
$206,736.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Mcqueen Candice |
|
$206,728.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Page Roger Amos |
|
$206,636.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Hogan Anne |
|
$206,619.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Tate-Farmer Lesley D |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services |
Scholes Michael |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Simo Karen S |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Young Gregory T |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) |
Allen Jordan |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Verenski Andrew R |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Agriculture |
Aiken Jeffrey L |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Pearcy Samuel R |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Yancey Joseph |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Webb John M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Dolente Lester M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Olson Steven |
|
$206,500.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Manderscheid |
Professor |
$206,463.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Scott Childs |
Professor & Assoc Dean |
$206,409.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Gibbons William |
|
$206,400.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Price |
Executive Director |
$206,284.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Pledger James |
|
$206,279.76 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Humphrey Russell |
|
$206,240.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stephen Paddison |
Professor |
$206,202.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
George Kuney |
Professor & Director |
$206,173.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Clan Joseph C |
|
$206,143.49 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Martin Larry |
|
$206,138.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |