| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Ilic Suzan H |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$285,245.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Green Carrie D |
Equities Director |
$285,228.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Daniel Simberloff |
Professor |
$285,186.84 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Schmardebeck Lyle Roy |
Associate Professor |
$285,148.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stuart Gregory Lyal |
Professor |
$285,001.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Block William |
|
$285,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Nowinsky Spence |
Asst Coach |
$285,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Myers Jeffrey |
Asst Coach |
$285,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Nicholas Kredich |
Head Coach |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harrell Danielle |
E - Medical Professional 5 |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Monica Lebron |
Deputy Ad For Championship Resources |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ryan Alpert |
Ex Sr Assoc Athletic Director |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Merriweather Katrina |
Head Coach |
$285,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cameron Walker |
Deputy Ad For Competitive Excellence |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gilvan Souza |
Professor |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Merriweather Katrina |
Head Coach |
$285,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shin Hae |
Professor And Chair |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Ordway Gregory |
|
$284,999.98 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hagg Theodoor |
|
$284,999.90 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Autry Chad |
Professor |
$284,972.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Hill-Clarke Kantaylieniere |
Sr Vp Faculty Affairs Lead Dev |
$284,923.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Brakebill George |
|
$284,916.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Parker Lynne E |
Assoc Vice Chancellor Ai-Tennessee |
$284,875.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Young Jason |
E - Academic Administrator 2 Dean |
$284,824.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bamin Khomami |
Dist Univ Professor |
$284,779.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Burns Randel |
|
$284,778.12 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Hagan Kimberly M |
Tenncare Member Services Dir |
$284,726.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Drimer Kagan Taly |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$284,724.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
David Cagna |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$284,368.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dixon Douglas Raymond |
Assoc Dean Of Research & Interim Chair |
$284,340.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Shay Scott |
Vice Dean And Chief Operating Officer |
$284,255.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Rajiv Dhand |
Professor & Chair |
$284,214.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Michael Whitt |
Professor & Chair |
$284,082.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Ramon Padilla |
Chief Information Officer |
$284,075.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Whitworth Carey |
E - Government Relations Management 2 |
$283,991.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Lybrand Luke |
Treasurer |
$283,920.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Daniels Brian Joseph |
Chief Audit/Comp Officer |
$283,920.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Sartipi Mina |
E - Research Management 2 |
$283,868.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Davis Paula B |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$283,770.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Maxwell Stephanie S |
Sw Dep Director & Gen Counsel |
$283,740.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Joshi Ashish |
Dean School Of Public Health |
$283,662.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hemanth Veluswamy |
Assistant Professor |
$283,655.16 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Teresa Hartnett |
Senior Associate Dean |
$283,579.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hasan Emile J |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$283,560.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Chyz |
Associate Professor |
$283,435.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Liang Huigang |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$283,397.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) |
Schueler Victor |
|
$283,363.63 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Mandrus |
Professor |
$283,342.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Loewen Ronald A |
Associate Vice President |
$283,320.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Humphrey Russell A |
Chief Clerk-Senate |
$283,152.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Hargett Gus L |
Secretary Of State |
$283,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Fannin Quentin L |
Physician-Internal Medicine |
$283,074.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Donald Thomason |
Professor |
$282,861.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Giuseppe Pizzorno |
Associate Dean Research |
$282,820.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
James Bailey |
Professor |
$282,736.22 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harry Cosby |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$282,731.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Small Arthur |
|
$282,715.44 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Schueler Victor |
|
$282,662.39 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
William Byrd |
Vice President |
$282,639.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Natascha Thompson |
Associate Dean |
$282,630.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Chumbler Neale Ross |
Professor & Chair |
$282,480.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Chandra West-Alston |
Vice Chancellor |
$282,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Cannon Allison |
|
$282,380.99 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 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 |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Veerle Keppens |
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs |
$282,150.00 |
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 |
University of Memphis |
Murry Melanie |
University Counsel |
$281,670.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 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 |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Hull John M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$281,497.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Wendy Tate |
Professor |
$281,446.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
George Huang |
Professor And Program Director |
$281,434.80 |
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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Walker James |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$281,190.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Scott Shay |
Professor Of Practice |
$281,190.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dehghan Mojdeh |
Professor |
$281,190.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Vossler Christian |
Professor |
$281,063.52 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Gnuschke John |
|
$281,033.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Simberloff Daniel |
Professor |
$280,972.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Li Wei |
Professor |
$280,933.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Seals Micah Z |
Tenncare Chief Finan Officer |
$280,841.68 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Yemisi Bolumole |
Professor |
$280,707.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Triplett Orpheus |
Associate Professor |
$280,356.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Haddad Linda |
Admin Transfer Position |
$280,258.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Rezaee Zabihollah |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$280,060.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Reasons Zoe M |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$280,026.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |