| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Diane Hendrix |
Professor |
$193,149.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Bonom Julie |
|
$193,144.84 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Degges Paul D |
|
$193,100.59 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Philip Rack |
Professor & Assoc Head |
$193,097.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Rebecca Kemmet |
Assistant Professor |
$193,076.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Bowling Elizabeth H |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$193,050.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Rose Garrett Steven |
Professor |
$193,050.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mona Wicks |
Professor |
$193,044.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Newkirk Kimberly Michelle |
Professor |
$193,015.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Saltsman Terry |
|
$193,000.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Arnold Sammie L |
|
$193,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Brown Tucker |
Senior Vice Provost & Assoc Vp |
$192,998.98 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Seivers Lana |
|
$192,989.28 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Haitas Matthew |
|
$192,950.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Heimbach Peter L |
Dgs Dir Of Real Estate Str |
$192,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Bockhorst Peter |
Assc Professor/Med Dir |
$192,870.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Bockhorst Peter |
Assc Professor/Med Dir |
$192,870.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Beville Janelle |
|
$192,861.64 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Paganelli Mark |
|
$192,801.12 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Young Brittany P |
Head Coach - Women's Bb |
$192,800.01 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cody James R |
Lecturer |
$192,793.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Carrier Danielle Julie |
Professor & Head |
$192,756.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Anderson Ilse J |
Assistant Professor |
$192,747.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Towbin Jeffrey Allen |
Professor |
$192,747.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William White |
Senior Network Administrator |
$192,717.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Hamilton Sondra J |
Avp For Budget & Finance |
$192,715.00 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Weaver Robert D |
Co-Defensive Coordinator |
$192,703.88 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Goolsby Andrew R |
Thp Captain |
$192,694.12 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Robyn Mays |
Assistant Professor & Director |
$192,684.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Bengel Mark |
|
$192,683.05 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Gupta Kushal |
|
$192,680.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Lee Laurie S |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$192,660.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Hall Lawrence J |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$192,650.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Simo Karen S |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$192,645.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stier John |
|
$192,638.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Peck Jennifer K |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$192,630.57 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Whitley Lawrence R |
District Attorney General |
$192,618.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Hutchings Vicky L |
Enterprise Bus Solutions Arch |
$192,608.32 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joan Heminway |
Professor |
$192,571.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Rajasingh Johnson |
Professor |
$192,513.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Olawumi Dwayne A |
Correctional Corporal |
$192,510.29 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Reevers Stephanie R |
J Judicial Employee |
$192,504.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Pickens Jody S |
District Attorney General |
$192,503.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tyler Johnson |
Sr Assoc Athletics Dir |
$192,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Thornton Don T |
Chief Of Staff |
$192,499.29 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Dixon Debra K |
Correctional Officer |
$192,444.27 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Martin Michael |
|
$192,423.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Lasiecka Irena |
Professor Chair |
$192,417.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Johnson Brandon |
Vice President |
$192,400.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Burt Mackensie Sherin |
Assistant Vp Of Federal Relations |
$192,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Dyersburg State Community College |
Cook Ronnie |
President |
$192,396.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Simonds Timothy R |
J Judicial Employee |
$192,364.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Watkins Thomas A |
J Judicial Employee |
$192,364.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Murphy Jennifer H |
Fac Mgmt & Cap Proj Exec Dir |
$192,357.91 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Compton Thomas W |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$192,345.75 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Laura Sprabery |
Associate Professor |
$192,336.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gordon Kristina Coop |
Associate Dean & Professor |
$192,336.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Krause Michael |
|
$192,317.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Taylor Melissa |
Business Domain Director |
$192,269.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Studebaker Grant K |
Assistant Professor |
$192,265.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Bowen Meredith W |
J Judicial Employee |
$192,264.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Wilson Jodi |
Assoc Dean |
$192,206.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kurosu Michio |
Professor |
$192,192.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly |
|
$192,180.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Craig Vinall |
Assistant Professor & Interim Chair |
$192,175.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development |
Smith Debra B |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$192,150.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mcentee Michael |
|
$192,147.34 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Thompson Sandra N |
Cot-State Finance Director |
$192,124.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kimmelman James |
|
$192,117.50 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Becker Deborah |
Asst Vp Fin Plan Analysis |
$192,109.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Dreyzehner John |
|
$192,104.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jason Mcveigh |
Sr Assoc Athletics Director, Sports Med |
$192,100.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Schoborg Robert |
Professor/Vice Chair |
$192,073.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Schoborg Robert |
Professor/Vice Chair |
$192,073.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stuart Brotman |
Professor |
$192,069.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Steven Wilhelm |
Professor |
$192,065.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Zhang Hongmei |
Professor Director |
$192,038.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Swafford Craig |
|
$192,021.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jennifer Schoelles |
Associate Professor |
$192,006.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Abebe Rorissa |
Professor & Director |
$192,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Li Kui |
Professor |
$191,939.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Jarmulowicz Linda |
Dean Sch Comm Sci And Disord |
$191,917.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Degges Paul |
|
$191,910.38 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Shiva Sajjan |
Professor |
$191,903.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Donald Hodges |
Professor And Head |
$191,884.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Flood Patrick J |
Tdec-Senior Advisor |
$191,883.24 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Andrew Muhammad |
Professor |
$191,870.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Parker Robert B |
Professor |
$191,870.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Wicke Ellen B |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$191,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Berry Michelle L |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$191,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Haire Catherine L |
Budget Analysis Dir-Senate |
$191,860.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Benjamin Blalock |
Professor |
$191,854.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Crawford-Sutherland Scott C |
J Judicial Employee |
$191,843.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wanda Claro-Woodruff |
Associate Professor |
$191,842.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Schuhmann Alex B |
Budget Admin Asst Director |
$191,829.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Price Benjamin J |
Civil Engineering Administrato |
$191,800.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Zhang Joseph |
Professor |
$191,783.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William Weber |
Professor |
$191,775.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William Weber |
Professor |
$191,775.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Dykstra Matthew P |
J Judicial Employee |
$191,764.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |