| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Evans Sue C |
Professor |
$228,906.43 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kenneth Ataga |
Professor |
$228,866.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Susan Jacob |
Professor |
$228,846.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Thompson Wendy |
Vice Chancellor |
$228,767.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Leming Heidi |
Vice Chancellor |
$228,767.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Lapps Brian |
General Counsel |
$228,767.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Compton Thomas W |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$228,766.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Tarwater Dwight E |
Supreme Court Justice |
$228,732.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Corricelli Mikel J |
Chief Of Accounts |
$228,728.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Amosun Oluwatobi A |
Physician |
$228,612.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Dixie Thompson |
Vice Provost, Grad School |
$228,609.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kita Hitoshi |
|
$228,576.75 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Daphne Norwood |
Associate Professor |
$228,537.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Im Subin |
Professor & Head |
$228,522.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Wheatley Kathleen K |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$228,513.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Laguesma Michael M |
Registered Nurse 3 |
$228,508.19 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Reeves Joel |
|
$228,479.76 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
John Kobza |
Professor & Head |
$228,479.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Chisholm-Burns Marie |
|
$228,469.93 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shephard Claudette Jones |
Associate Professor |
$228,455.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Adam Farhan J |
|
$228,429.24 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Abernathy Peter J |
Thec-Chief Aid & Comp Officer |
$228,424.53 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Snyder Charles Melvin |
Associate Vice Chancellor For Student Su |
$228,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hollie Raynor |
Associate Dean Of Research & Professor |
$228,309.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Redmond William A |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$228,302.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Petryshak Bruce |
|
$228,204.48 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joyce Kelly |
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs |
$228,186.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Brotman Stuart |
|
$228,174.99 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Wagner Mary L |
Supreme Court Justice |
$228,132.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gregory Peterson |
Professor & Head |
$228,080.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Trotter Bobby W |
Chief Sergeant At Arms |
$228,072.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Werner Denise L |
Physician |
$228,043.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Catanese Marlene |
|
$228,027.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Paganelli Mark |
|
$227,833.38 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Hinde |
Vice Provost, Acad Affair |
$227,757.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Minirth Renee |
|
$227,753.80 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Curtis Joanna |
Vp Advancement |
$227,733.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Krishnan Balaji |
Vp Global Initiatives |
$227,733.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Richardson Sandra |
Assoc Dean Faculty And Admin |
$227,733.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
East Tennessee State University |
Carter Scott |
|
$227,700.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Griffin Leslie |
|
$227,667.85 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Humphrey Russell A |
Chief Clerk-Senate |
$227,640.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ozlem Kilic |
Prof & Assc Dean For Acad & Std Affairs |
$227,378.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Curley Michelle Marie |
Chief Education Core Officer |
$227,363.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Petryshak Bruce |
Vice President |
$227,304.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Himes Douglas D |
Leg House Ethics Counsel |
$227,304.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Parker Lynne |
|
$227,275.99 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Case Rose M |
Sos Chief Operating Officer |
$227,268.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Simpson Latanya A |
Physician |
$227,248.58 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Miller Paul |
|
$227,236.68 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wei Li |
Professor |
$227,143.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tony Schmitz |
Professor |
$227,136.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Shaw Shih-Lung |
Professor |
$227,124.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
James Walker |
Associate Professor |
$227,063.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Stickel Katherine J |
Cot-State Audit Director |
$227,028.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gary Nace |
Associate Professor |
$227,027.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Dunn John R |
Pub Health State Veterinarian |
$226,908.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shintaku Werner Harumiti |
Professor |
$226,905.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Thomas Crook |
Professor |
$226,829.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
TennCare |
Seals Micah Z |
Tenncare Chief Finan Officer |
$226,800.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Conner Shavetta D |
Physician |
$226,786.74 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Price Mary Jo |
Trsy-Chief Operating Officer |
$226,758.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Enayat Abdul |
|
$226,695.44 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Larry Mckay |
Assoc Dean & Professor |
$226,689.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Goins Mark |
Sos State Elections Coor |
$226,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jain Vinay |
Profesor |
$226,607.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Curtis Joanna |
Vp Advancement |
$226,600.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Zhou Wenjun |
|
$226,589.48 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
TennCare |
Williams Timyata R |
Tenncare Pharmacy Director |
$226,536.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Calisi Jonathan |
Chief Information Officer |
$226,478.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Reed Jothany |
Vice Chancellor |
$226,478.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Shelton Mary C |
Mhsas Executive Director-Oac |
$226,442.72 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Elazar Don |
|
$226,308.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kelly Hewett |
Professor |
$226,283.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Space Institute |
Bruce Lamattina |
Sr. Director Of Aerospace And Defense |
$226,266.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Williams John J |
Chief Of Staff |
$226,240.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Rouse Barry T |
Distinguished Professor |
$226,124.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Wellington Roy O |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 1 |
$226,104.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Robinson James A |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 1 |
$226,104.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Gupta Kushal |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 1 |
$226,104.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Laura Talbot |
Professor |
$226,098.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Pamela Riggs-Gelasco |
Dean And Professor |
$226,050.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kivanc Ekici |
Professor |
$226,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Pack Robbie |
|
$225,938.64 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
James Bailey |
Professor |
$225,922.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Hagan Kimberly M |
|
$225,883.94 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Maslar |
Assistant Professor |
$225,878.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Monica Jablonski |
Professor |
$225,861.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Petryshak Bruce |
|
$225,853.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Johnson Kevin |
Chief Of Staff-House |
$225,624.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Minirth Renee |
|
$225,620.47 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Hepner Mickey |
Dean |
$225,572.48 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2020 |
Volunteer State Community College |
Faulkner Jerry |
|
$225,571.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Peterson Gregory D |
Professor |
$225,570.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Swiney D Michael |
Appellate Court Judge |
$225,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Malik Kafait |
|
$225,521.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Purkey Janet L |
Associate Professor |
$225,521.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Perry James M |
Thp Colonel |
$225,504.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Tiffany Carpenter |
Vice President |
$225,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Matthew Murray |
Executive Director |
$225,453.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |