| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Mcgauran Ann |
Trsy-Architect-State |
$238,119.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Thomas Deniece L |
Commissioner 1 |
$238,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Grant Logan G |
Health Facilities Exec Dir |
$238,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Juma Monica Paige |
Assistant Professor |
$238,072.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Hinde |
Intm. Exec Dean, Col. Arts & Sci |
$238,006.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Susan Jacob |
Professor |
$237,999.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Thomas Alan |
|
$237,986.76 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stinnett Curtis |
|
$237,982.45 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency |
Fiss Francis C |
Wildlife Resources Deputy Dir |
$237,961.55 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Savage Mark Andrew |
Chief Technology Officer |
$237,938.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Barnes Alicia |
Associate Professor |
$237,930.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Case Rose M |
Sos Chief Operating Officer |
$237,928.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Fiscal Review Committee |
Savic Bojan |
Executive Director |
$237,912.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Agriculture |
Aiken Jeffrey L |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$237,896.34 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Ledford Richard B |
Tdot Bureau Chief |
$237,825.14 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Deering Joseph C |
Tdot Bureau Chief |
$237,825.14 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Sloan Matthew S |
Thec-General Counsel |
$237,804.02 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Calisi Jonathan |
Chief Information Officer |
$237,802.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Reed Jothany |
Vice Chancellor |
$237,802.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Fabian Mihelic |
Associate Professor |
$237,793.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly M |
Supreme Court Justice |
$237,756.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Jones Timothy |
|
$237,722.13 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Weddle-West Karen |
Professor |
$237,718.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Edward Deschepper |
Professor |
$237,629.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hartnett Teresa |
|
$237,537.56 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Salter Stephen |
|
$237,530.09 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hime Joseph |
|
$237,514.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Rausch David |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$237,504.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Burns Debra |
Dean Communication Fine Arts |
$237,500.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pinga Emelito |
Physician-Internal Medicine |
$237,451.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bernd Meibohm |
Professor |
$237,409.22 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Talbot Laura Ann |
Professor |
$237,402.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Palakurthi Radesh |
Dean Kw School Hospitality |
$237,399.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Maples James |
|
$237,358.30 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Goins Mark |
Sos State Elections Coor |
$237,328.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Hamilton James A |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$237,276.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Bales William |
Vice President -University Adv |
$237,268.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Arben Asllani |
Professor & Head |
$237,267.98 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Thomas Alan |
Vice President |
$237,217.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Pratt Alexander |
Asst Professor |
$237,211.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Weitering Harm |
Professor |
$237,192.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
John Kobza |
Professor & Head |
$237,138.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Cannon Allison A |
|
$237,122.21 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Frymier Paul |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$237,108.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Neeraj Bharadwaj |
Professor |
$237,086.76 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Sergey Gavrilets |
Distinguished Professor |
$237,084.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Vardaman James |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$237,084.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Young William A |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$237,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shelley Ost |
Associate Professor |
$237,052.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Foster Elizabeth |
E - Academic Administrator 4 |
$237,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Van Epps Matthew R |
Commissioner 1 |
$236,976.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Robert Fore |
Associate Dean Academic Aff |
$236,923.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harris Cohen |
Professor |
$236,918.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Eley Howard H |
Commissioner 3 |
$236,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Haltom James A |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$236,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Stephanie Gillison |
Professor & Head |
$236,862.45 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Jones Jerry L |
Chief Technology Officer |
$236,841.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Loeffler Frank |
Professor |
$236,832.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dabbous Mustafa K |
Professor & Director |
$236,823.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Himes Douglas D |
Leg House Ethics Counsel |
$236,820.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency |
Wear Brandon J |
Wildlife Resources Deputy Dir |
$236,761.55 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Garrett Douglas S |
Leg Attorney 5 |
$236,724.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Mcwhorter Stuart C |
Commissioner 3 |
$236,676.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Summerall Steven P |
Trsy-Assistant Treasurer |
$236,651.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ellen Radice |
Assoc Prof & Director |
$236,633.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Wheatley Kathleen |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$236,613.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
TennCare |
Hagan Kimberly M |
Tenncare Member Services Dir |
$236,559.94 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kobza John |
Professor |
$236,530.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Munyon Timothy |
Professor |
$236,440.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Sloan Matthew S |
Thec-Gen Counsel And Coo |
$236,428.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Alvarado Ralph A |
Commissioner 2 |
$236,376.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ramesh Narayanan |
Professor |
$236,276.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
West Roy L |
Trsy-Chief Of Staff |
$236,251.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Shay Scott |
Professor Of Practice |
$236,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Schwartzberg Paul M |
Associate Professor |
$236,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lyle Schmardebeck |
Assistant Professor |
$236,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Dunne William Matthew |
Assoc Dean For Research & Facilities |
$236,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
King James |
|
$236,244.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Hodges Melinda |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$236,241.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jin Mingzhou |
Professor And Head |
$236,239.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Palakurthi Radesh |
Dean Kw School Hospitality |
$236,218.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Schwinn Penny R |
Commissioner 3 |
$236,136.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Elena Parfenova |
Professor |
$236,114.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Dedmon Stephanie E |
Chief Of Information Systems |
$236,087.23 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly M |
Sc Chief Justice |
$236,036.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Murdock Tera Rica |
Sw Chief Compliance Counsel |
$235,980.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Cavender Jason P |
Thec-Chief Fiscal Officer |
$235,980.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Kan David |
Sw Chief Information Officer |
$235,980.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joseph Harrison |
Associate Professor |
$235,980.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jose Parra-Cardona |
Professor |
$235,979.76 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hajianpour Mj |
Professor |
$235,916.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hajianpour Mj |
Professor |
$235,916.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Vardaman James |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$235,904.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Deberry John |
Senior Advisor |
$235,880.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Memphis |
Zhan Lin |
|
$235,872.68 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Roberts Rachel F |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$235,858.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Borden Wilson A |
|
$235,807.78 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Miller Mark A |
Professor |
$235,791.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles Sims |
Professor |
$235,673.76 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Stickel Katherine J |
Cot-State Audit Director |
$235,664.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |