| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Sisk Michael L |
Bank Division Manager |
$160,620.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Romero April J |
Enterprise Project Dir - Sr |
$160,608.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Burwell Anthony L |
Agency Cio |
$160,598.18 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Hester Brian Todd |
Director |
$160,582.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Guimaraes Nestor |
J E Owen Chair Of Excellence - Professor |
$160,563.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Johnson |
Director For Academic Services |
$160,562.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Butler Steve D |
Executive Director |
$160,546.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Hamilton James |
|
$160,530.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Office of the Post-Conviction Defender |
Garbaczewska Scalpone Justyna |
|
$160,524.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Durbin Terrica |
|
$160,511.52 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Rosemary Stocks |
Professor |
$160,501.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Singh Udai Pratap |
Associate Professor |
$160,491.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Seddik Djouadi |
Professor |
$160,488.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Purkey David |
|
$160,472.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Norrell Robert J |
Professor |
$160,463.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Anthony Rowe |
Associate Professor |
$160,451.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Ashman Lauren |
Deputy Athletic Director Swa |
$160,448.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Becky Jacobs |
Professor |
$160,436.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Lee Krista |
|
$160,432.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Clark Carolina |
|
$160,426.23 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Allen Jordan |
|
$160,424.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Mathews Leonard |
|
$160,397.93 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Mcintyre Leigh |
Associate Professor |
$160,390.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Mcintyre Leigh |
Associate Professor |
$160,390.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gladys Alexandre |
Professor |
$160,366.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Lisa Hammitt |
Vice Chancellor |
$160,350.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Puchowicz Michelle |
|
$160,345.56 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Kelly Heather Marie |
Professor |
$160,331.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Public Defender's Office |
Frogge Patrick |
|
$160,324.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Lahue Melissa S |
|
$160,320.57 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Heithcock William D |
Thec Senior Director |
$160,315.24 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Leslie-Bryant Lisa M |
Sts Director 1 |
$160,308.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Roark Robert Scott |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$160,294.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Yates Michael Charles |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$160,294.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Moody Misty M |
Educ Senior Executive Director |
$160,289.01 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
George Christa M |
Associate Professor |
$160,268.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hurst Erica B |
Pharmacist 1 |
$160,248.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Denny Christopher J |
|
$160,247.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Zavogiannis Lisa |
|
$160,236.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Cornell Allyson |
|
$160,233.69 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Young William |
|
$160,230.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Public Defender's Office |
Melton Gerald |
|
$160,224.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Baker Ruth |
|
$160,211.46 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Griffy Loretta U |
Dean Of Univ College/Avp Of Aa |
$160,199.92 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Thompson Christine P |
Tdec-Senior Advisor |
$160,188.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Krumm Brian Kingsley |
Associate Professor |
$160,188.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Chattanooga State Community College |
Joseph Susan |
Vice President |
$160,181.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Buck Isaac Daniel |
Associate Professor |
$160,171.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee State University |
Ramey Iris |
|
$160,161.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Clifford Brian M |
Tdec-Program Administrator 2 |
$160,140.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Sorensen Katherine |
Asst Professor |
$160,133.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Anne Wilkins |
Associate Professor |
$160,114.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Patterson Michael A |
Trsy-Info Systems Manager 4 |
$160,108.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Knoll Deborah A |
Educ Senior Executive Director |
$160,106.12 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Klafehn Tepe Amanda B |
Thec Chief Pol & Strategy Off |
$160,082.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Brian Whitlock |
Professor |
$160,063.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Nichols Ernest |
Assoc Professor |
$160,044.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
Fiscal Review Committee |
Savic Bojan |
Fiscal Review Asst Director |
$160,044.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Grisham Donald |
|
$160,021.51 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Craven Patrick |
|
$160,019.60 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
O'brien Jaclyn F |
Educ Senior Executive Director |
$160,017.75 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Gordon Shannon S |
|
$160,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Pucci Robert K |
|
$160,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
South Leslie C |
Deputy General Counsel |
$160,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Alberding James |
|
$160,000.08 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Brooks Juanita |
V P For Academic Prog-Interim |
$160,000.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Franklin Noah |
Head Strength Coach Football |
$160,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Deborah Watts |
Lecturer |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kevin Zurcher |
Associate Athletics Director |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Franklin Noah |
Head Strength Coach Football |
$160,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cornelius Eady |
Professor |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ruta Ruzeviciute |
Assistant Professor |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Erik Nordberg |
Dean |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Bradford Jacque |
Assoc Professor Director |
$160,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hilliard Marcus Andrae |
Assoc Athletics Director/Chief Of Staff |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Malveaux Christopher Jerrard |
Assistant Coach - Softball |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Roberts Andrew Hunter |
Director |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Summers Robert |
Vice Provost |
$160,000.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Anna Bukiya |
Professor |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Lawrence Reiter |
Professor |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Marquita Nelson |
Assistant Professor |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Grojean |
Lecturer |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Angela Pfammatter |
Associate Professor |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Byron Hughes |
Asst Vc & Dean Of Students |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Craig Ruff |
Clinical Professor |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Shamika Dalton |
Assoc Prf & Assoc Dir |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Tennant Christy N |
Cot-Deputy Director |
$160,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Avasty Vandana Singh |
Interim Professor & Program Director |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ayres Douglas Ray |
Assistant Professor Of Practice |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Boche Jeronimo Alberto |
Head Athletic Trainer-Fb |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ruff Craig Knox |
Clinical Professor |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Zhao Xiaopeng |
Interim Professor & Program Director |
$160,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Duscher Gerd J |
Professor |
$159,998.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Hardy Michael |
|
$159,996.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Krimm Gabriel J |
J Judicial Employee |
$159,983.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Corricelli Mikel |
|
$159,952.45 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Mcpheeters Melissa |
|
$159,948.76 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Muckle Richard A |
Chief Of Staff-Doc |
$159,940.68 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Public Defender's Office |
Bryan Vanessa |
|
$159,924.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Public Defender's Office |
Burk Billy |
|
$159,924.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |