| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Messinger Lorraine |
Dean & Professor |
$282,221.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Rebecca Shortridge |
Department Head And Chair In Accounting |
$282,200.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Mumpower Jason E |
Cot-Comptroller |
$281,976.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wilson Brett |
Associate Professor |
$281,925.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Lillard David H |
Trsy-State Treasurer |
$281,576.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Mangle George |
|
$281,509.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Wendy Tate |
Professor |
$281,446.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Fei Wang |
Professor |
$281,420.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Bryson James E |
Commissioner 3 |
$281,376.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Minirth Renee R |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$281,332.96 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Daverman Brooks |
|
$281,237.72 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pitts Wesley M |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$281,232.49 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Christopher Clark |
Professor & Head |
$281,101.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Skrmetti Jonathan T |
J Judicial Employee |
$281,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Gnuschke John |
|
$281,033.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Seals Micah Z |
Tenncare Chief Finan Officer |
$280,841.68 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Vossler Christian Allen |
Professor |
$280,621.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Kim Thomas |
|
$280,608.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
James Carson |
Senior Associate Dean |
$280,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Frigon Vaughn |
|
$280,471.06 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Patterson Anthony L |
Professor |
$280,428.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Cooper Terrance G |
Professor |
$280,422.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Madlock Antonio |
|
$280,000.03 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
East Tennessee State University |
Block William |
|
$280,000.01 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William Johnson |
Coord Ii- Player Development |
$280,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stuart Gregory |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Skjellum Anthony |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Smith Jeremy |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Miller David |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Wang Fei |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Wilson Melanie |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Ragain James |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Noble Charles |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Chyz James |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
English Kim |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Galbreth Michael |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Boop Frederick |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Bryant William |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Dagotto Elbio |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Dooley Robert |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Bruce Lori |
Office Of The Provost - Provost/Vp For Acad Affairs |
$280,000.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Sherry Thatcher |
Professor |
$280,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Haynes James |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hazen Terry |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hagg Theodoor |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Chisholm-Burns Marie |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Thompson James |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Liu Yilu |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Weber William |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Pledger James |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Zawodzinski Thomas |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Love Theresa |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Niederhauser Victoria |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Sharp Burt |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Morgan Rebecca Lynn |
Physician |
$280,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
East Tennessee State University |
Wykoff Randolph |
|
$279,999.97 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
East Tennessee State University |
Means Robert |
|
$279,999.97 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Gentile Steven P |
Thec-Executive Director |
$279,897.42 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Goldsby Thomas |
|
$279,783.48 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University |
Cronley Maria L |
Provost |
$279,750.04 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Erica Curry |
Forensic Pathologist |
$279,738.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tolbert Leon M |
Chancellor's Professor & Interim Head |
$279,697.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Williams Susannah |
|
$279,634.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bowers Melissa R |
Associate Professor |
$279,624.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Small Arthur H |
|
$279,408.59 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Kramer Claudia Williamson |
Professor & Chair |
$279,398.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Kumar Santosh |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$279,150.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Wu Victor |
|
$279,132.91 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Saunders Lance Walter |
Associate Professor |
$279,002.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Walden Joseph S |
Head Coach |
$278,874.96 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2021 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Thomas Mary E |
|
$278,804.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Huang Tingliang |
Professor |
$278,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Moore Cynthia Crawford |
Secretary And Special Counsel |
$278,512.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Diaz Thomas Alicia M |
Professor |
$278,460.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Garcia-Godoy Franklin |
Professor & Director |
$278,351.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Cagna David Richard |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$278,233.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Joshi Ashish |
Dean School Of Public Health |
$278,100.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Scantlebury Juliette B |
Forensic Pathologist |
$278,014.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Williams |
Professor |
$277,788.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Kumar Santosh |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$277,761.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Bohner Douglas Kurt |
Chief Operating Officer |
$277,700.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Jones Timothy F |
Physician |
$277,582.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Lewis Adele M |
Physician |
$277,390.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Toomey Daniel J |
|
$277,047.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brian Wirth |
Governor's Chair Professor |
$276,849.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Osborn Austin |
|
$276,821.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
White David George |
Interim Dean |
$276,798.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles Noble |
Professor |
$276,734.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Burns Randel |
|
$276,570.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Young Jason T |
Dean And Professor |
$276,529.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Murry Melanie |
University Counsel |
$276,147.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Munyon Timothy Paul |
Professor |
$275,879.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Matthew Harris |
Research Associate Professor |
$275,850.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Massaro Chris |
|
$275,833.29 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Haitas Matthew |
Trsy-Real Estate Portfolio Mgr |
$275,825.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Whitworth Carey Elizabeth |
Vp, Gov Rels & Advocacy |
$275,720.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Anne Weaver |
Professor |
$275,426.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Crawford David |
|
$275,377.31 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Davis Paula B |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$275,318.64 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Andrei Alexandrov |
Professor And Chair |
$275,311.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |