| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dodson Marcus P |
Trsy-Info Sys Deputy Director |
$203,808.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Nicholson Rick |
|
$203,736.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mark Scarbecz |
Professor |
$203,703.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Whiteside Dannelle |
Vp For Legal Affairs & Org |
$203,699.00 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Lu Lu |
|
$203,680.72 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kobza John |
|
$203,664.47 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Military Department |
Glass Jason W |
Mil Admin Svcs Cos |
$203,640.55 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Motlow State Community College |
Torrence Michael |
|
$203,620.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Dunn William K |
Educ Senior Executive Director |
$203,556.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Kovacs Joyce A |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$203,556.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Barry Sims |
Executive Director |
$203,510.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Philip Cavalier |
Provost & Sr Vice Chancellor |
$203,501.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Neeraj Bharadwaj |
Professor |
$203,495.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Frank Schrick |
Professor & Head |
$203,484.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Helton Lisa A |
Commissioner 3 |
$203,475.01 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Bullie Jay C |
|
$203,472.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Andrea Franks |
Professor |
$203,456.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Noble Stephanie |
|
$203,410.84 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Columbia State Community College |
Smith Janet |
|
$203,348.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Helen Baghdoyan |
Professor |
$203,333.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Volunteer State Community College |
Montague Orinthia T |
President |
$203,328.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
Kenneth Smith |
Ips Consultant, Field |
$203,322.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Asad Khattak |
Professor |
$203,309.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Van Essen Matthew James |
Associate Professor |
$203,305.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Garrett Karen J |
Leg Legal Services Director |
$203,266.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Putnam Jennifer L |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$203,256.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
TennCare |
Manners Crystal D |
Tc Dental Director |
$203,240.31 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Wilhelm Steven W |
Professor |
$203,234.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Pattanaik Debendra |
Professor |
$203,195.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Seagroves Tiffany N |
Professor |
$203,188.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Saltsman Terry |
Chief Govt Affairs Officer |
$203,145.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Toomey Daniel |
|
$203,143.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Lahue Melissa S |
Department Controllership Mgr |
$203,136.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Louis Gross |
Distinguished Professor |
$203,125.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University |
Whiteside Dannelle |
Interim President |
$203,120.79 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Gipson Kendra L |
Benefits Admin Program Dir 4 |
$203,116.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Hernandez Michelle D |
Accounting Administrator |
$203,036.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Duncan John M |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$203,010.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Paganelli Mark |
|
$203,000.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jonathan Hasford |
Associate Professor |
$202,991.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Cavender Jason P |
Thec-Chief Fiscal Officer |
$202,980.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Sisk Jeff |
Executive Director Ecd |
$202,961.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Ronnow Jason K |
Thda-Senior Director |
$202,924.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Swafford Craig |
|
$202,882.48 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Shoup Russell I |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$202,856.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations |
Lippard Clifford M |
Tacir Exec Director |
$202,812.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Hendrix Diane Van Horn |
Professor |
$202,807.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Douglas Dixon |
Associate Professor |
$202,800.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Paul Frymier |
Associate Dean |
$202,800.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Bharadwaj Neeraj |
|
$202,798.37 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Young Mary C |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$202,756.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Eric Carlson |
Professor And Chair |
$202,751.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stucke Maurice Eitel |
Professor |
$202,750.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Williams Juli Denise |
Assistant Professor |
$202,750.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Osborne Dustin Ryan |
Professor |
$202,736.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Mcmorran Candi J |
Dev Svcs Regnl Director |
$202,736.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Ridley Connie F |
|
$202,724.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Edwards Richard |
Trsy-Info Systems Director |
$202,716.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Edwards Richard |
Trsy-Info Systems Director |
$202,716.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Arts Commission |
Pope Anne B |
Tac-Director |
$202,704.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Coons John J |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$202,653.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
King James |
|
$202,605.14 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Taylor Wright |
Assistant Professor |
$202,576.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Wiseman Melissa A |
Benefits Admin Program Dir 4 |
$202,548.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Gibson Brandon O |
Chief Operating Officer |
$202,500.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Lucianne Olewinski |
Assistant Professor |
$202,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Minchew Grant A |
Deputy Chief Operating Officer |
$202,456.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Anderson Gordon |
Dean |
$202,370.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Anderson Gordon |
Dean |
$202,370.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Whiteside Harold |
|
$202,369.56 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Pallme Daniel E |
Tdot Assistant Bureau Chief |
$202,367.96 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Pierce Earle F |
Trsy-Internal Audit Director |
$202,349.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
East Tennessee State University |
Bird Martha |
|
$202,337.78 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development |
Rosenboro Myron L |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$202,224.26 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Tyler Cynthia C |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$202,224.26 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Hall Tracy |
|
$202,224.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
West-Alston Chandra |
|
$202,210.10 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Hester Shane M |
Tdot Director |
$202,187.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Depew Dennis |
Dean/Professor |
$202,177.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Depew Dennis |
Dean/Professor |
$202,177.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Cornell Allyson N |
Physician |
$202,149.49 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Johnson Rajasingh |
Professor |
$202,139.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Johnson Martesha L |
Public Defender |
$202,130.00 |
Public Defender's Office |
| 2023 |
Public Defender's Office |
Johnson Martesha L |
Public Defender |
$202,130.00 |
Public Defender's Office |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Murphy James |
|
$202,110.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mcveigh Jason Stewart |
Assoc Athletics Director |
$202,100.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Derrick Brian A |
Trsy-Accounting Director |
$202,097.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Bethea Robert H |
Trsy-Deferred Comp Director |
$202,057.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Dyersburg State Community College |
Cook Ronnie |
President |
$202,016.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Steward Iii Marshall Matthew |
Sr Assoc Athletic Dir & Assoc. Provost |
$202,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jonathan Bowling |
Sr. Associate Athletics Director |
$202,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Adrian Del Maestro |
Professor |
$202,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hollander Anita A |
Distinguished Lecturer & Asst. Dept Head |
$201,989.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Murtha Valerie |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$201,956.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Thomas Linda R |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$201,956.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Fenkell Gail E |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$201,956.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Jennings Jerri L |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$201,936.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly M |
|
$201,932.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Hodges Donald G |
Professor And Director |
$201,862.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kafait Malik |
Professor |
$201,857.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |