| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Haitas Matthew |
Trsy-Real Estate Portfolio Mgr |
$275,825.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hall Howard |
Professor |
$275,809.56 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Whitworth Carey Elizabeth |
Vp, Gov Rels & Advocacy |
$275,720.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bailey James |
Professor |
$275,571.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Cosby Harry |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$275,566.32 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Clark |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$275,566.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Quinn William E |
Thp Sergeant |
$275,555.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
Byrd William |
E - Administrative Management 5 |
$275,479.68 |
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 |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Brian Dickens |
Chief Human Resources Officer |
$275,310.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Leon Tolbert |
Chancellor's Professor |
$275,244.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Richard Williams |
Professor And Chair |
$275,224.79 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Liang Huigang |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$275,143.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Carini Courtney |
E - Communications & Marketing Management 3 |
$275,004.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Thomas Mary E |
Swac Executive Director |
$275,004.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Courtney Carini |
Associate Vice Chancellor, Brand Partnerships & Licensing |
$275,004.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Abeln Alec |
E - Athletics Coach 1 |
$275,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Rudolph Jacob |
E - Communications & Marketing Management 3 |
$275,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Kumar Yelamarthi |
Professor & Dean |
$275,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Steward Marshall |
E - Student Services Management 3 |
$275,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Alec Abeln |
Coach Iii |
$275,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Keppens Veerle |
E - Academic Administrator 4 |
$275,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Anna-Marie Chancellor |
Vice Provost & Dean Of Graduate School |
$275,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Woodruff |
Head Coach |
$275,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hagg Theodoor |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joshua Heupel |
Head Coach |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Skjellum Anthony |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
East Tennessee State University |
Means Robert |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Dooley Robert |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Niederhauser Victoria |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Wilson Melanie |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kilic Ozlem |
Dean & Professor |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Chyz James |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Galbreth Michael |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Miller David |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Bryant William |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Dagotto Elbio |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Dean Mark |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Ragain James |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Smith Jeremy |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Weber William |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
East Tennessee State University |
Block William |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kellie Harper |
Head Coach |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ryan Alpert |
Ex Sr Assoc Athletic Director |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Noble Charles |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Sharp Burt |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Thompson James |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Wang Fei |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joshua Heupel |
Head Coach |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Mina Sartipi |
Professor |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Schmardebeck Lyle |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Harper Kellie Jolly |
Head Coach |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Heupel Joshua Kenneth |
Head Coach |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Boop Frederick |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Johnson Tonjanita |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Gist William |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hazen Terry |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Liu Yilu |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Love Theresa |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mezzacappa Anthony |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Zawodzinski Thomas |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Haynes James |
|
$275,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cameron Walker |
Deputy Ad For Competitive Excellence |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kellie Harper |
Head Coach |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Rebecca Shortridge |
Department Head And Chair In Accounting |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Monica Lebron |
Deputy Ad For Championship Resources |
$275,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
East Tennessee State University |
Wykoff Randolph |
|
$274,999.97 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
East Tennessee State University |
Goodkin Karl |
|
$274,999.97 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Longworth Alicia |
E - Athletics Management 3 |
$274,999.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joshua Heupel |
Head Coach |
$274,999.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Heupel Joshua |
E - Athletics Coach 2 |
$274,999.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Memphis |
Gnuschke John |
|
$274,998.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ellen Mcintyre |
Dean And Professor |
$274,835.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Conner Shavetta D |
Physician |
$274,822.06 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Juliette Scantlebury |
Forensic Pathologist |
$274,776.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joshua Dunn |
Executive Director |
$274,762.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Rezaee Zabihollah |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$274,569.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Herman Sanford H |
|
$274,482.43 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Glenn Reynolds |
Professor |
$274,371.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Chyz |
Associate Professor |
$274,357.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Huang George |
Professor And Director |
$274,302.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Matthew Williams |
Asst Vice Chancellor & Cisto |
$274,275.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Craighead |
Professor |
$274,076.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Adams Betsy |
E - Administrative Management 3 |
$274,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Wykoff Randolph |
Dean |
$273,833.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Wykoff Randolph |
Dean |
$273,833.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Marianne Wanamaker |
Executive Director |
$273,779.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Liang Huigang |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$273,774.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Tammy Lemon |
Associate Vice President/Assistant Vice Chancellor Of Enterprise Applications And Process Improvement |
$273,771.42 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Gnuschke John |
|
$273,760.24 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tomsovic Kevin |
Professor |
$273,679.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Wellington Roy O |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 1 |
$273,638.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bolumole Yemisi |
Professor |
$273,594.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Khattak Asad |
|
$273,511.01 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
David Cagna |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$273,431.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Parrill-Baker Abby |
Dean Arts And Sciences |
$273,414.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Morrison Sara H |
Sbe Executive Director |
$273,329.90 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |