| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Richey Phyllis |
|
$159,419.29 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Yao Sun |
Professor |
$159,418.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Holbert Chad E |
Fi Chief Admin |
$159,410.62 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
TennCare |
Lovett Tracey B |
Pharmacist 2 |
$159,408.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Philip Roundy |
Associate Professor |
$159,391.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Sloan Matthew |
|
$159,388.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Diane Hendrix |
Professor |
$159,384.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Melanie Burlison |
Assistant Vice Chancellor |
$159,378.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Jordan Dawn M |
J Judicial Employee |
$159,372.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Crickenberger Leslie |
|
$159,362.33 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Buschhaus Nancy L |
Interim Dean |
$159,359.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Staubus Barry |
|
$159,358.50 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Shults William |
|
$159,356.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jeffery Steketee |
Professor |
$159,350.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Skalli Omar |
|
$159,349.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Alam Maria |
|
$159,340.60 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Patterson Thomas Cole |
Assistant Professor |
$159,337.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Public Defender's Office |
Stephens Mark |
|
$159,324.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Price Mary Jo |
|
$159,320.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Pezeshk Shahram |
Professor Chair |
$159,310.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Jennings Jerri L |
|
$159,304.88 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Mccloud Laura L |
J Judicial Employee |
$159,299.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Jessica Taylor |
Assistant Professor |
$159,282.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Hernandez Michelle D |
|
$159,274.35 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Thomas Laughner |
Director |
$159,273.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Wayman James E |
|
$159,272.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mark Bugnitz |
Professor |
$159,254.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Silke Hecht |
Professor |
$159,252.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Bonnie Ownley |
Professor & Assistant Department Head |
$159,231.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Ramu Vijay |
|
$159,201.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hattar Khalid Mikhiel |
Associate Professor |
$159,200.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Lucas Nicole |
|
$159,191.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Roberts Charles |
Facilities Administration - Associate Vice President |
$159,162.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Teresa Britt |
Director |
$159,158.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Abdollah Arabshahi |
Research Professor |
$159,157.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Shen Yingtao |
Associate Professor |
$159,156.65 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Jones |
Professor |
$159,152.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Pittman Lyndsay Alexandra |
Assistant Vice-Chancellor |
$159,148.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Lovett Kathy Lynn |
Assistant Vc Sassi |
$159,148.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Mark Radosevich |
Professor |
$159,125.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission |
Thomas Russell F |
|
$159,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Motlow State Community College |
Millican Tony |
Evp- Workforce & Comm Dev |
$159,120.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Qi Zhao |
Associate Professor |
$159,120.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ramon Galvan |
Assistant Professor |
$159,120.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Locander David Allan |
Associate Professor |
$159,111.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Botts Lyndsay |
|
$159,103.34 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Xue Ziling |
Professor |
$159,097.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Sreekumari Rajeev |
Professor |
$159,092.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Elizabeth Tolley |
Professor |
$159,080.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Carlton Brooxie |
|
$159,062.25 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Jason Simpson |
Head Coach |
$159,060.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Brynn Voy |
Professor |
$159,031.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Cooper Brent |
|
$159,024.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hasty Karen |
|
$159,022.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Chattanooga |
Barrott James L |
Vice President-Ttc |
$159,017.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Brown Chester W |
Professor |
$159,014.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Taylor Charles |
|
$159,012.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Lotz Christin S |
Oei Director |
$159,012.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Lemon Tammy |
|
$159,009.76 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Department of Human Services |
Brown Sherron P |
Dhs Director Of Operations |
$159,007.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gray Gary Douglas |
Assistant Provost, Fin & Admin |
$159,007.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles White |
Associate Director |
$159,003.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stanimire Tomov |
Research Assistant Professor |
$159,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
George Bosilca |
Research Assistant Professor |
$159,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Mcclellan Jr Anthony |
Executive Director-Facilities Operations |
$159,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Jha Subhash |
Asst Professor |
$158,999.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Emmert Gary |
Professor Assoc Dean |
$158,999.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Laguesma Michael |
|
$158,998.86 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Rao Mohan |
|
$158,983.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Oliver Valerie |
|
$158,980.32 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Anastasios Karydis |
Associate Professor |
$158,964.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Tommy Cates |
Professor |
$158,959.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Farr Glen |
|
$158,948.64 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Miller Lynn |
|
$158,941.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Fox Steven N |
Associate Professor |
$158,934.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Greene Elizabeth Jean |
Asst Dean Of Fin, Admin, & Oper |
$158,929.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Whalen Joseph F |
|
$158,920.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Blitt |
Professor |
$158,904.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
White Jason C |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Butler Deborah H |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Seiler Nina W |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Mccain Renee M |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Walton Eric V |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Crump Alexia F |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Public Defender's Office |
Murray Christy A |
Assistant Public Defender |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Public Defender's Office |
Vance David J |
Assistant Public Defender |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Public Defender's Office |
Howie Martin L |
Assistant Public Defender |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Office of the Post-Conviction Defender |
Spivey Randall J |
Assistant Post-Conviction Def |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Sheldon Susan J |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Kazee Philip A |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Zavogiannis Lisa J |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Stribling Jennifer J |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Mccusker Michael R |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Blakley Mark E |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Powers Roy S |
Asst District Attorney General |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Public Defender's Office |
Weber Kari I |
Assistant Public Defender |
$158,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Lawshe Jonathan D |
Director |
$158,880.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Fuming Zhou |
Professor |
$158,874.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Rosenbaum Briana Lynn |
Associate Professor |
$158,844.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Smith Jeanette |
Chief Financial Officer |
$158,820.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |