| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
Michigan State University |
Saouma Richard E |
|
$357,501.07 |
Michigan State University |
| 2025 |
Michigan State University |
Saouma Richard E |
Associate Professor-Tenure System |
$357,501.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Beck Angela |
Assoc Chf Oper Offr Amb Care |
$357,500.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
Michigan State University |
Morgeson Frederick P |
Professor-Tenure System |
$357,437.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Hero Iii Alfred O |
Professor |
$357,378.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
Michigan State University |
Miller Jason Ward |
|
$357,283.23 |
Michigan State University |
| 2025 |
Michigan State University |
Miller Jason Ward |
Chairperson-Management |
$357,283.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Weiss Stephen J |
Research Professor |
$357,212.50 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2019 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Leahy John V |
Professor |
$357,185.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2020 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Leahy John V |
Professor |
$357,185.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Bormet Sean |
Head Wrestling Coach-Athletics |
$357,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2021 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Levchenko Andrei A |
Professor |
$357,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Wolfers Justin |
Professor-G. Ford Sc Pub Pol |
$356,978.16 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2019 |
Michigan State University |
Schmidt William |
Univ Distinguished Prof-Tenure System |
$356,859.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2018 |
Michigan State University |
Schmidt William |
Univ Distinguished Prof-Tenure System |
$356,859.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Strickland Jeanne M |
Compliance Top Executive Healt |
$356,843.27 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2021 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Forrest Stephen R |
Professor |
$356,780.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Nadarajan Gunalan |
Professor |
$356,653.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2021 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Nadarajan Gunalan |
Dean |
$356,653.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Comstock Matthew Colin |
Admin/Fin Exec Dir Med School |
$356,314.39 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Grafton Steve C |
Alumni Association Top Exec |
$356,205.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Gilgenbach Ronald M |
Professor Emeritus/A |
$356,118.84 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Gilgenbach Ronald M |
Professor Emeritus/A-Nuclear Eng & Radiological Sci |
$356,118.84 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Feinberg Fred M |
Professor |
$356,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Spreitzer Gretchen Marie |
Assoc Dean |
$356,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Kim E Han |
Professor |
$356,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Hernandez Morela |
Professor-G. Ford Sc Pub Pol |
$355,909.56 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Gonzalez Richard D |
Center Director-Rcgd-Rsrch Cntr For Grp Dyn |
$355,873.44 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
Oakland Community College |
Provenzano Peter |
|
$355,807.68 |
Michigan Office of Retirement Services |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Livi Stefano |
Research Professor-Climate And Space Sciences Eng |
$355,546.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Strandholm Karen S |
Assoc Professor |
$355,494.80 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2020 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Carmel Jonathan Paul |
Leo Lecturer Ii |
$355,487.13 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2019 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Jagsi Reshma |
Center Director |
$355,480.29 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2020 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Jagsi Reshma |
Professor |
$355,480.29 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2020 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Jagsi Reshma |
Center Director |
$355,480.29 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Moje Elizabeth B |
Dean |
$355,402.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2021 |
Michigan State University |
Zwyghuizen Andrew |
Assistant Professor Health Programs |
$355,257.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Batra Rajeev |
Professor |
$355,100.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2017 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Harper Eunice Royster |
Student Affairs Top Executive |
$355,083.45 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2021 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Lehavy Reuven |
Professor |
$355,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Ashford Susan J |
Professor |
$355,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
Michigan State University |
Dodd Kimberly |
|
$355,000.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Larson Ronald G |
Professor |
$355,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
Michigan State University |
Dodd Kimberly |
Dean-Management |
$355,000.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Pasquariello Paolo |
Professor |
$354,900.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Shireman Scott |
Director |
$354,660.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Smith Terry |
Professor |
$354,600.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2017 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Smith Terry |
Professor |
$354,600.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2017 |
Department of Treasury |
Brackenbury Robert L |
Senior Dep Chief Invest Offcr |
$354,510.89 |
Michigan Civil Service Commission |
| 2021 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Ulaby Fawwaz T |
Professor Emeritus/A |
$354,302.66 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Ulaby Fawwaz T |
Professor Emeritus/A |
$354,302.66 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2017 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Pierce Lori J |
Vice Provost |
$353,988.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Morgenstern Kara M |
Assoc/Deputy General Counsel |
$353,974.94 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
Department of Community Health |
Rashid Harun A |
Psychiatrist Manager-1 Fzn |
$353,869.74 |
Michigan Civil Service Commission |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Bertacco Valeria M |
Vice Provost |
$353,738.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
Michigan State University |
Roberson Quinetta |
Hannah Professor - Tenure System |
$353,627.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2019 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Solomon Michael J |
Dean |
$353,600.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2020 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Solomon Michael J |
Dean |
$353,600.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Throm Carla R |
Development Executive |
$353,533.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2019 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Musler Migdalia M |
Chief Operating Ofcr Med Group |
$353,504.25 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2020 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Musler Migdalia M |
Chief Operating Ofcr Med Group |
$353,504.25 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
Michigan State University |
Dagbovie Pero G |
|
$353,496.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2025 |
Michigan State University |
Dagbovie Pero G |
Vice Provost-Exec Mgt |
$353,496.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Daigger Glen T |
Clinical Professor-Civil & Environmental Engr |
$353,336.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2021 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Mclaughlin Patrick W |
Clinical Professor |
$353,327.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
Michigan State University |
Lenski Richard Eimer |
Hannah Distinguished Professor |
$353,302.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2022 |
Michigan State University |
Lenski Richard Eimer |
Hannah Distinguished Professor |
$353,302.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2023 |
Michigan State University |
Lenski Richard Eimer |
Hannah Distinguished Professor |
$353,302.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2024 |
Michigan State University |
Lenski Richard Eimer |
|
$353,301.57 |
Michigan State University |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Butz David A |
Leo Intermittent Lecturer |
$353,265.96 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
Department of Community Health |
Khan Zohra J |
Physician-A |
$353,256.86 |
Michigan Civil Service Commission |
| 2020 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Axinn William G |
Research Professor |
$353,219.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2019 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Axinn William G |
Research Professor |
$353,219.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
Western Michigan University |
Deshpande Satish |
Dean |
$353,133.04 |
Western Michigan University |
| 2022 |
Michigan State University |
Huang Allen |
Executive Mgtmt Director-Exec Mgt |
$353,048.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Arruda Ellen M |
Chair-Mechanical Engineering |
$353,029.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
Michigan State University |
Wilbur Kathleen Melinda |
Senior Vice President |
$353,002.00 |
Michigan State University |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Davis Gerald F |
Assoc Dean |
$353,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Davis Gerald F |
Professor |
$353,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Manchanda Puneet |
Professor |
$353,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Bagozzi Richard P |
Professor |
$353,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2021 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Vreede Quinta |
Cao/Chief Of Staff - Evpma |
$352,767.32 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Sastry M Lakshminarayan |
Research Professor |
$352,727.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Sastry M Lakshminarayan |
Research Professor |
$352,727.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Sastry M Lakshminarayan |
Research Professor |
$352,727.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Sastry M Lakshminarayan |
Research Professor-Src-Psid |
$352,727.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Little Daniel E |
Professor |
$352,584.44 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Olson David C |
Leo Intermittent Lecturer |
$352,545.10 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Kaul Gautam |
Professor |
$352,500.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2019 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Curzan Anne Leslie |
Dean |
$352,500.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2017 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Westphal James D |
Professor |
$352,500.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2024 |
Western Michigan University |
Deshpande Satish |
Dean |
$352,433.00 |
Western Michigan University |
| 2017 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Baier Henry D |
Facilities & Ops Top Executive |
$352,323.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2018 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Elder James T |
Professor |
$352,194.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Purnanandam Amiyatosh Kumar |
Professor |
$352,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Page Scott E |
Professor |
$352,000.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Strandholm Karen S |
Assoc Professor |
$351,975.06 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2022 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Schlecht Steven J |
Administrative Director |
$351,901.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2023 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Sexton Kelly |
Research Executive |
$351,900.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
| 2025 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |
Karnani Aneel G |
Professor-Ross School Of Business |
$351,900.00 |
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor |