| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Welch Michael G |
Tdot Director |
$171,559.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Porter Lawrence R |
Tdot Director |
$171,559.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Johnson Vanessa C |
Sc Staff Attorney |
$171,552.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Owen William T |
Sc Staff Attorney |
$171,552.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Carter Crytz Elizabeth A |
J Judicial Employee |
$171,551.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Megan Bradley |
Assistant Professor |
$171,545.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Public Utility Commission |
Taylor Earl |
|
$171,533.74 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Maynard Trena D |
Hr Business Partner 3 |
$171,530.90 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lawrence Heilbronn |
Professor |
$171,522.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Amanda Clark |
Associate Dean And Associate Professor |
$171,521.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Surani Vincent |
Associate Professor |
$171,492.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Meehan Leslie A |
Public Health Administrator 3 |
$171,492.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Bonom Julie |
|
$171,476.84 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Shelton Mary C |
Mhsas Executive Director-Oac |
$171,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Loy Jeffrey T |
J Law Clerk |
$171,456.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Duty Chad |
|
$171,448.41 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hymer Christina Bailey |
Assistant Professor |
$171,438.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Murray Christy A |
Assistant Public Defender |
$171,432.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Himes Jessica R |
Budget Analysis Dir-House |
$171,432.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Huber Joanne E |
Department Controller |
$171,424.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Hull John |
|
$171,408.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Alberding |
Clinical Asst Prof |
$171,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hughes David |
|
$171,391.60 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Sutton Curtis S |
Emer Com Board Exec Director |
$171,388.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Hartley Kerry B |
Trsy-Manage Services Director |
$171,384.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Yoquelet Kirk L |
Pub Def Res Dir/Staff Attorney |
$171,356.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Carlson Melinda |
Asst Vp Auxiliary Services Ops |
$171,353.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Johnson Conswella R |
Hr Director 3 |
$171,349.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Pope Erick R |
Cot-Sboe Executive Secretary |
$171,340.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Holztrager Jon Eric |
Lecturer |
$171,335.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Weber Kari I |
Assistant Public Defender |
$171,332.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Adams Betsy |
|
$171,327.28 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Toston Margaret |
|
$171,317.36 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Pinkston Marshall N |
|
$171,316.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Davidson Mark E |
|
$171,316.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Felts Ronald R |
Lwfd Administrator 2 |
$171,288.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Balayan Hoa |
Trsy-Interm Investment Analyst |
$171,257.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Arms Tanika M |
Hr Program Director 2 |
$171,249.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Hall Kimberly F |
Hr Program Administrator |
$171,249.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Ransom Anita D |
Hr Director 3 |
$171,249.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Cade Alisa A |
Dentist |
$171,241.11 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Kelly Patrick |
Leg Facilities Management Dir |
$171,240.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Edwards Sandra G |
Special Schools Superintendent |
$171,239.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Walton Eric V |
Asst District Attorney General |
$171,232.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Letzler Tamara |
|
$171,230.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Hu Xiangen |
Professor |
$171,228.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Clark David S |
|
$171,216.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Zavogiannis Lisa J |
|
$171,216.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Public Defender's Office |
Smith Steven E |
|
$171,216.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Public Defender's Office |
Epperson Jeremy B |
|
$171,216.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles Collins |
Exec Assoc Dean & Professor |
$171,208.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Reese Willis Edward |
Assistant Professor |
$171,207.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Sedgwick Sara E |
J Judicial Employee |
$171,203.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Sheldon Sue A |
J Judicial Employee |
$171,203.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Matthews James |
|
$171,181.20 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Gulden Kimberly M |
Tdoc Inspector General |
$171,165.24 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Gamble Keith |
Chairperson |
$171,165.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
King Amye T |
J Law Clerk |
$171,152.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Anderson Shaun E |
Sc Staff Attorney |
$171,152.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
White Jason C |
Asst District Attorney General |
$171,132.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Tays Forrest D |
Budget Admin Coordinator 3 |
$171,125.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Public Defender's Office |
Gibbons Andrew J |
|
$171,116.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Nash Robert J |
|
$171,116.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Public Defender's Office |
Burk Billy G |
|
$171,116.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Nordberg Erik |
Dean |
$171,112.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Johnson R |
|
$171,107.35 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Fiscal Review Committee |
Haines Valerie L |
Fiscal Review Asst Director |
$171,104.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Carpenter Susan |
|
$171,100.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Ward Kenneth |
Professor Director |
$171,087.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Johnson Alicia M |
Benefits Admin Program Dir 3 |
$171,061.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Culwell Clarence W |
Tdot Director |
$171,059.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Brashier Ralph |
Professor |
$171,043.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Powers Roy S |
Asst District Attorney General |
$171,032.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Richardson William A |
Senior Advisor |
$171,018.92 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Public Defender's Office |
Jeffers Leif E |
|
$171,016.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Public Defender's Office |
Burlison John G |
|
$171,016.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Kovacs Joyce A |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$171,013.98 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Young Mary C |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$171,013.98 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Carter Joshua B |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$171,012.94 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Ryan Elizabeth S |
Sc Staff Attorney |
$171,012.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations |
Brown Melissa M |
Tacir Deputy Exec Director |
$171,006.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Seiler Brian |
Information Technology Admin - Associate Vice President |
$171,000.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hamilton Leslie A |
Professor |
$171,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mcbride Ami J |
Asst Dean Of Finance & Administration |
$171,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Close Elizabeth |
|
$170,991.20 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Hernandez Michelle D |
Accounting Administrator |
$170,978.35 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Joanna Laizure |
Professor |
$170,960.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mccarter Tammy |
|
$170,959.94 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Reed Kenitha L |
Tdot Director |
$170,959.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Mcelroy Matthew J |
Budget Admin Coordinator 3 |
$170,925.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Appelt Rachel G |
J Judicial Employee |
$170,924.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Rybakoff Olha N |
J Judicial Employee |
$170,920.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Mcfarland John W |
Thp Sergeant |
$170,916.43 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Agee Frederick H |
|
$170,916.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Ford Sylverna |
Professor |
$170,893.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Williams Bobby |
Dgs Vehicle & Asset Mgt Ex Dir |
$170,891.92 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Boring David K |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$170,886.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Hivner James M |
Sc Appellate Court Clerk |
$170,880.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Orr Courtney N |
J Judicial Employee |
$170,871.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Crawford Tiffany M |
Ecd Bud & Fin Administrator 3 |
$170,867.16 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |