| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Keisling Bruce |
Professor |
$235,663.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Grant James |
Vice Chancellor For Strategic |
$235,650.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Watt Donald J |
Thda-Chief |
$235,608.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Cross Sara L |
Associate Professor |
$235,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Moore Megan J |
Leg Attorney 5 |
$235,580.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Baker Ruth |
|
$235,560.19 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Ahmed Aliya |
|
$235,533.85 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Memphis |
Kettinger William |
|
$235,527.98 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Taylor Alan C |
Assistant Professor |
$235,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Carlson Melinda |
Vice President Student Affairs |
$235,467.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Cobb Melisa R |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$235,441.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Johnson Shakevia V |
|
$235,408.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Bollobas Bela |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$235,406.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Insogna Elizabeth B |
Leg Attorney 5 |
$235,380.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jonathan Wall |
Uthsc Distinguished Professor |
$235,337.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Laguesma Michael M |
Registered Nurse 3 |
$235,327.35 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Space Institute |
Lamattina Bruce |
Sr. Director Of Aerospace And Defense |
$235,316.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Carr John |
Health Facilities Comm Dir |
$235,297.64 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Wilson Jodi |
Admin Transfer Position |
$235,296.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Susan Kalisz |
Professor |
$235,283.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Larry Mckay |
Assoc Dean & Professor |
$235,277.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Chandra West-Alston |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$235,253.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Benjamin Barton |
Professor |
$235,248.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hime Audrey |
|
$235,243.17 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Sanders Randall |
Head Football Coach |
$235,238.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Sanders Randall |
Head Football Coach |
$235,238.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Lowe John |
|
$235,203.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hayes Liza Makowski |
Professor |
$235,187.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
George Miller |
Professor |
$235,179.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Tate-Farmer Lesley D |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$235,141.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Marisabel Romero Lopez |
Associate Professor |
$235,140.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Shanks Jamie L |
Leg Revisor Of Statutes |
$235,132.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Harmon Michael T |
Sos General Counsel |
$235,128.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Veerle Keppens |
Chancellor's Professor & Head |
$235,114.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Janz Brian |
Professor |
$235,107.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Melcher Charles |
|
$235,101.32 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mezzacappa Anthony |
Professor |
$235,094.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Baxter Teri Dobbins |
Professor |
$235,065.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
David Rausch |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$235,060.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Lapps Christine M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$235,041.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Fuller |
Associate Professor |
$235,032.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Aaron Garvey |
Associate Professor |
$235,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kimberly Cupini |
Head Coach |
$235,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Carlson Sean Thorton |
Head Cross Country Coach |
$235,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cox Christopher Ramsey |
Physician |
$235,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Mcclelland Jeremy |
Vp Chief Facilities Officer |
$235,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Deaton Russell |
Assoc Dean Acad Af And Ad Engr |
$234,997.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Narang Vintee |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$234,996.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Jethanandani Vijay |
|
$234,996.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Georg Schaur |
Professor |
$234,981.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Trotter Bobby W |
Chief Sergeant At Arms |
$234,915.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Cavender Jason P |
Thec-Chief Fiscal Officer |
$234,908.98 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Drimer Kagan Taly |
|
$234,881.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Letzler Tamara G |
Chief Clerk-House |
$234,792.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Campbell Sarah K |
Supreme Court Justice |
$234,756.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Tarwater Dwight E |
Supreme Court Justice |
$234,756.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Wagner Mary L |
Supreme Court Justice |
$234,756.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Kan David |
Sw Chief Information Officer |
$234,748.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Campbell-Street Cherrell |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$234,741.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bailey James E |
Professor |
$234,718.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harkrider Ashley W |
Professor |
$234,708.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Talbot Laura |
|
$234,704.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Price Leslie E |
J Judicial Employee |
$234,688.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Ballard Jay C |
J Judicial Employee |
$234,688.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Page Whitney J |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$234,641.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Leftwich Michael B |
J Judicial Employee |
$234,588.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Krishnan Balaji |
Vp International Affairs |
$234,565.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Tiffany Carpenter |
Vice President |
$234,520.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hao Chen |
Professor |
$234,499.52 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Matthew Harris |
Research Associate Professor |
$234,474.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pitts Wesley |
|
$234,473.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Perrey Ralph M |
Thda-Executive Director |
$234,472.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bonom Julie |
Clinical Professor |
$234,465.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wendy Likes |
Professor And Dean |
$234,461.97 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Gallagher Shaun |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$234,448.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Orpheus Triplett |
Associate Professor And Assistant Dean |
$234,445.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Clan Joseph C |
Chief Info Security Officer |
$234,385.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Young Larry M |
Trsy-Dir Inv Stewardship |
$234,365.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Keeler Michael |
|
$234,318.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Mcinish Thomas |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$234,277.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Williams Kenneth L |
|
$234,273.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Bollobas Bela |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$234,235.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gary Malakoff |
Associate Professor |
$234,201.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kita Hitoshi |
|
$234,197.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Curley Michelle |
E - Administrative Management 3 |
$234,183.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Hepner Mickey |
Dean |
$234,075.48 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Smith Kevin |
Professor |
$234,064.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joel Reeves |
Asc Vice Chancellor & Cio |
$234,055.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University |
James Nate D |
Head Coach - Men's Bb |
$234,015.12 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Sally Badoud |
Vice Chancellor |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Danielle Harrell |
Forensic Pathologist |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Amy Paganelli |
Associate Dean |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
William Sago |
Forensic Pathologist |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Amber Williams |
Vice Provost For Student Success |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Bird Martha |
|
$233,986.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Carter Scott |
|
$233,982.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Deberry John |
Senior Advisor |
$233,964.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bharadwaj Neeraj |
Professor |
$233,948.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brian Browning |
Assoc Vc Of Operations And Real Estate |
$233,945.76 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Finch Christopher Kelly |
Professor And Chair |
$233,934.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |