| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Ridley Barrett |
|
$162,282.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Smith Amber Marie |
Associate Professor |
$162,280.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) |
Gibson Dmetria C |
Tricor Chief Transition Off |
$162,276.98 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Raddatz Nirmalee |
Asst Professor |
$162,272.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Gibson Emily |
|
$162,264.67 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Klaus Blache |
Research Professor & Director |
$162,263.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Ruffin Philip M |
|
$162,259.29 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
James Brosnan |
Professor & Director |
$162,256.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Mccarthy Victoria M |
Professor |
$162,246.00 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Perry Michael |
|
$162,245.44 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Jason Simpson |
Head Coach |
$162,242.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Zhang Xin |
Professor |
$162,240.45 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Space Institute |
Ragini Acharya |
Associate Professor |
$162,240.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Lee Leong |
Professor |
$162,237.79 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Gregory Michael |
|
$162,233.17 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Locker Richard |
Director Of Communications |
$162,224.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Starling Anderson Milton |
Interim Associate Provost |
$162,222.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Kolitsch Stephanie Tyler |
Associate Provost Dir Sacs Accreditation |
$162,221.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Laflora Louise |
|
$162,215.91 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Appleba Jeffrey L |
Thp Lieutenant |
$162,199.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Soe Kaythi |
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
$162,198.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Boaz Valerie |
|
$162,192.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Darryl Millis |
Professor |
$162,181.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Fill Mary-Margaret |
|
$162,172.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Suzanne Lenhart |
Professor |
$162,171.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Deborah Welsh |
Professor |
$162,167.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Csaba Kovesdy |
Professor |
$162,164.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Bounds Stephanie L |
Thda-Chief |
$162,157.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jindong Tan |
Professor |
$162,116.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Robertson Joshua D |
Fi Chief Admin |
$162,112.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Coleman Lindsay A |
Dcs Executive Director 2 |
$162,110.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Schwartz Jonathan |
Trsy-Compliance Director |
$162,104.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Lowe Jason R |
Thp Lieutenant |
$162,097.43 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Steven Bares |
Associate Vice Chancellor - Research |
$162,084.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Hoge Jeffery D |
Tdot Director |
$162,084.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Yu Andrew |
Professor |
$162,084.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Kirschke David |
|
$162,080.51 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee State University |
Ramey Iris |
|
$162,066.63 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Samuel Tabitha Kripa |
Group Leader, Hpc |
$162,066.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Michael Kleinman |
Assistant Professor |
$162,064.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Clark Stanley |
|
$162,054.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Anne Zachry |
Associate Professor |
$162,046.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Sanchez David G |
Associate Vice President & Cio |
$162,045.00 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Garber Kurt H |
J Judicial Employee |
$162,044.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Clark Eric |
|
$162,026.36 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
Austin Peay State University |
Myers Carroll |
|
$162,021.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mccarter Tammy |
|
$162,017.28 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Stephen Depasquale |
Professor |
$162,006.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
Harmon Kimberly Jordan |
Executive Director |
$162,001.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Aziz Ahmad |
Associate General Counsel |
$162,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Easley Jennifer B |
Budget Dir & Chief Business Officer |
$162,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Smith Jeanette |
Chief Financial Officer |
$162,000.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ataga Onomeasike Onome |
Assistant Professor |
$162,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Vedder Kevin |
Human Resources - Associate Vice President |
$162,000.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Cade Alisa A |
Dentist |
$161,995.89 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
Ely Ii Macel |
Director Of Organizational Improvement |
$161,994.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University |
Rayburn William E |
Professor |
$161,993.02 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Rogers Philip |
|
$161,992.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Oliver Gathelyn |
Thda-Director 3 |
$161,992.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Demirkaya Emre |
Assistant Professor |
$161,991.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Trussell Judith C |
Chief Nursing Officer |
$161,979.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Sadler Scott M |
Assistant Professor |
$161,965.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jacquelyn Jacobs |
Distinguished Lecturer |
$161,961.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Jones Guy |
|
$161,940.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Poteet Phillip |
Chief University Plan Officer |
$161,938.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Harkness Donna |
Clinical Professor |
$161,938.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Mccloud Marquis Orlando |
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer |
$161,924.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Zane Cleaves Alison G |
|
$161,908.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Haileab Hilafu |
Associate Professor |
$161,907.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Young William |
|
$161,904.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Woodruff Julie M |
Thec-Senior Compliance Counsel |
$161,900.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Sumrok Daniel |
|
$161,893.20 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Peeler Gina G |
Enterprise Data Scientist |
$161,892.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Boyd Justin M |
Thp Lieutenant |
$161,884.21 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Frank Butler |
Professor |
$161,876.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Young Jane |
|
$161,874.70 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Gray Jeffery L |
Wireless Comm Director |
$161,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Zarach Ashley M |
Communications Director |
$161,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Zane Cleaves Alison |
|
$161,867.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Muirgaen Sean P |
Senior Associate Counsel |
$161,859.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Jones Jerry |
|
$161,849.89 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Morrison Sara |
|
$161,847.91 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Moore Kelly |
|
$161,825.34 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Wright Emily A |
Pharmacist 1 |
$161,817.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Qixin Zhong |
Professor |
$161,801.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Krall Krysta M |
Department Controller |
$161,774.34 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Crowley Brandon E |
Executive It Director |
$161,774.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jon Parham |
Associate Professor |
$161,763.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services |
Keene Dolores A |
Hr Director 2 |
$161,762.16 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Miller Calvin R |
Pub Def Info Sys Dir |
$161,760.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Clements Marvin E |
J Judicial Employee |
$161,759.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Romero Benny |
Department Controller |
$161,758.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Simpson Sarah C |
Trsy-Associate Director |
$161,729.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Chandler Prentice T |
Dean |
$161,726.48 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Surani Vincent |
Associate Professor |
$161,716.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Wyatt Sharon |
|
$161,683.82 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jeffrey Phebus |
Professor & Director |
$161,681.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Miller Patricia S |
|
$161,680.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Mckinnon James H |
J Judicial Employee |
$161,660.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Keylon Kelly A |
Senior Associate Counsel |
$161,659.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |