| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Adrienne Depaul |
Assistant Professor |
$245,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Starkweather George |
Assistant Professor |
$245,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Henriksson Matthew |
Assistant Professor |
$245,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jillian Adams |
Assistant Professor |
$245,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harry Cosby |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Richard Barnes |
Head Coach |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Veerle Keppens |
Chancellor's Professor & Head |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jin Mingzhou |
Professor & Head |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Barnes Richard Dale |
Head Coach |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Richard Barnes |
Head Coach |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Barnes Richard |
E - Athletics Coach 2 |
$244,999.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Richard Barnes |
Head Coach |
$244,999.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Reed Jothany |
Vice Chancellor |
$244,937.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Reed Jothany |
Vice Chancellor |
$244,937.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
William Byrd |
Vice President |
$244,923.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Elazar Don |
|
$244,919.46 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Walker Joshua R |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$244,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Letzler Tamara G |
Chief Clerk-House |
$244,836.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Perry James M |
Thp Colonel |
$244,811.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Burns J |
Prof/Trauma/Critical Care Dir |
$244,741.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Burns J |
Prof/Trauma/Critical Care Dir |
$244,741.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dagnan Derrick |
|
$244,715.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Perrey Ralph M |
Thda-Executive Director |
$244,712.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Williams Timyata R |
Tenncare Pharmacy Director |
$244,710.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Maslar David |
|
$244,697.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Qiqi Zhou |
Professor |
$244,648.67 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Teresa Hartnett |
Associate Dean |
$244,647.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Austin Oakes |
Associate Vice President |
$244,646.55 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ayman Al Dayeh |
Associate Professor & Director |
$244,612.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Gupta Kushal |
|
$244,578.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Hall Tracy |
President |
$244,572.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
Pellissippi State Community College |
Wise Jr Larry |
President |
$244,570.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Richard Komistek |
Professor |
$244,569.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Nashville State Community College |
Jackson Shanna |
President |
$244,569.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2025 |
Volunteer State Community College |
Tostenson Wendi |
President |
$244,566.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Volunteer State Community College |
Tostenson Wendi |
President |
$244,566.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
Chattanooga State Community College |
Ashford Rebecca |
President |
$244,566.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Olewinski Lucianne Helena |
Associate Professor |
$244,538.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Talbot Laura |
Distinguished Professor |
$244,524.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Palakurthi Radesh |
Dean Kw School Hospitality |
$244,521.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Poole John |
|
$244,516.32 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Hamilton James A |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$244,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brett Huebner |
Sr Assoc Athletics Dir |
$244,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Paul Luepke |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$244,396.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Judy Cornett |
Professor |
$244,377.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Gonzales Greg |
Commissioner 1 |
$244,376.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Lawrence Carter M |
Commissioner 1 |
$244,368.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Troy Lane |
Associate Vc For Public Safety |
$244,362.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Neubert Eugene H |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$244,282.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Li Fangxing |
Professor |
$244,263.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Mcdonald Morgan F |
|
$244,224.33 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Vardaman James |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$244,196.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Olewinski Lucianne |
Associate Professor |
$244,148.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Strada Frank |
Commissioner 3 |
$244,080.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Vaughn John E |
Thp Sergeant |
$244,078.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Salyers David W |
Commissioner 2 |
$244,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Julie Jeter |
Associate Professor |
$244,045.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Gibson Brandon O |
Chief Operating Officer |
$244,020.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Ebbs Michael |
|
$244,007.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Stephen Smith |
Associate Professor |
$244,002.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Weddle-West Karen |
Professor |
$243,899.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Military Department |
Ross Warner A |
Adjutant General |
$243,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gregory Stuart |
Professor |
$243,842.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Orpheus Triplett |
Associate Professor And Assistant Dean |
$243,823.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Mullersman Jerald |
Professor |
$243,784.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Mullersman Jerald |
Professor |
$243,784.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Lewis Adele M |
Physician |
$243,782.99 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency |
Maxedon Jason S |
Wildlife Resources Director |
$243,776.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Maslar David |
|
$243,749.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Bandyopadhyay Jona |
|
$243,743.63 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Gentry Kevin L |
Trsy-Deputy Chief Operating Of |
$243,738.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Muckle Richard A |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$243,693.37 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Linville Mark |
Exec Vice Provost/Professor |
$243,677.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Linville Mark |
Exec Vice Provost/Professor |
$243,677.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Burns Debra |
Dean Communication Fine Arts |
$243,675.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Ridley Connie F |
Leg Administration Director |
$243,672.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Schaur Georg |
Professor |
$243,627.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Iverson Bell |
Associate Professor |
$243,589.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Sen Saunak |
Professor |
$243,580.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gary Malakoff |
Associate Professor |
$243,569.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Davis Paula B |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$243,540.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stier John Clinton |
Associate Dean |
$243,529.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Davis Bruce E |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$243,485.58 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Bright Henry C |
Mawt Chief Executive Officer |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development |
Ezell Mark V |
Commissioner 2 |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Williams Juan L |
Commissioner 1 |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Haltom James A |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Turner Bradley J |
Commissioner 3 |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Mcwhorter Stuart C |
Commissioner 3 |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Holmes Jeffrey H |
Commissioner 1 |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Department of Human Services |
Carter Clarence H |
Commissioner 2 |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services |
Baker Tommy H |
Commissioner 1 |
$243,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Hall Tracy |
|
$243,463.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dunn Jeffrey |
|
$243,454.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
David Rausch |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$243,441.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Zhang Hongmei |
|
$243,429.33 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joel Reeves |
Asc Vice Chancellor & Cio |
$243,417.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Danielle Harrell |
Forensic Pathologist |
$243,360.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Dunne William |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$243,337.56 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Hale William H |
|
$243,275.34 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |