| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Weagley Daniel |
Associate Professor |
$280,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gramling Jennifer |
E - Teaching & Learning Training Spec 4 |
$280,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Madlock Antonio |
|
$280,000.03 |
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) |
Liu Yilu |
|
$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 |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Ragain James |
|
$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) |
Dagotto Elbio |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 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) |
Noble Charles |
|
$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 |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Weber William |
|
$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) |
Galbreth Michael |
|
$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) |
Thompson James |
|
$280,000.00 |
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) |
Miller David |
|
$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 |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Sherry Thatcher |
Professor |
$280,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hagg Theodoor |
|
$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 |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Bruce Lori |
Office Of The Provost - Provost/Vp For Acad Affairs |
$280,000.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Love Theresa |
|
$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 |
| 2019 |
East Tennessee State University |
Block William |
|
$280,000.01 |
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) |
Wang Fei |
|
$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) |
Pledger James |
|
$280,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 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 |
Means Robert |
|
$279,999.97 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Wharton Mark |
E - Athletics Management 5 |
$279,999.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
East Tennessee State University |
Wykoff Randolph |
|
$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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bohner Douglas |
E - Administrative Management 4 |
$279,851.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Goldsby Thomas |
|
$279,783.48 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Artanya Wesley |
Vice Chancellor |
$279,773.83 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Batista Cristian |
Professor |
$279,732.72 |
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 |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles Noble |
Professor |
$279,648.72 |
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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wilson Brett |
Associate Professor And Director |
$279,567.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Beri Monica |
Physician-Specialty |
$279,457.88 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Nicholson Rick L |
Chief Of Staff-Senate |
$279,444.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Lewis Adele M |
Physician |
$279,018.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Khomami Bamin |
Distinguished Professor |
$278,512.68 |
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 |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Reynolds Lizzette C |
Commissioner 3 |
$278,448.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Garcia-Godoy Franklin |
Professor & Director |
$278,351.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Letzler Tamara G |
Chief Clerk-House |
$278,256.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Meibohm Bernd |
Professor |
$277,491.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jeremy Bruce |
Professor And Chair |
$277,404.87 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Valarie Fleming |
Sr. Associate Vice Chancellor |
$277,404.87 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Clarice Eyre |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$277,404.75 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Lewis Adele M |
Physician |
$277,390.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Ramond Mecherle |
Chief Investment Officer |
$277,378.27 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Gentile Steven P |
Thec-Executive Director |
$277,260.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Louise Laflora |
Medical Director |
$277,139.55 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Howard Hall |
Professor |
$277,078.32 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Garrett Karen J |
Leg Legal Services Director |
$276,756.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Higdon |
Professor & Assoc Dean |
$276,445.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gregg Mitchell |
Associate Professor |
$276,373.74 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Wayman James E |
Trsy-Tcrs Director |
$276,277.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles Melcher |
Research Professor & Director |
$276,159.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Murry Melanie |
University Counsel |
$276,147.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tate Wendy |
Professor |
$276,066.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |