| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Perry James M |
Thp Colonel |
$225,504.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Tiffany Carpenter |
Vice President |
$225,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Xue Yajiong |
Professor |
$225,500.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Mann Reinhold |
E - Academic Administrator 3 |
$225,488.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Matthew Murray |
Executive Director |
$225,453.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Gibson |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$225,447.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Christine Smith |
Professor And Head |
$225,393.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Melcher Charles |
|
$225,386.64 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hollie Raynor |
Associate Dean Of Research & Professor |
$225,375.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Beyl Caula |
|
$225,260.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Stitt Jamie K |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$225,210.46 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Lobo Bento |
Professor And Head |
$225,194.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Villarosa Imelda P |
Physician |
$225,155.67 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Close Elizabeth |
|
$225,151.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
West Roy L |
Trsy-Chief Of Staff |
$225,108.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Kolb Sharon K |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$225,072.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mihalko William |
Professor |
$225,028.56 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Harriet Chambers |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$225,000.05 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William Dunne |
Assoc Dean For Research & Facilities |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kelsey Pope |
Assistant Football Coach |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Boller Gregory |
Assoc Dean Acad Prog Bus Eco |
$225,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
TennCare |
Green Ronya L |
Tenncare Assoc Medical Dir |
$225,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Braswell Kevin |
Vp For Univ Advancement Office - Vice President |
$225,000.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cupini Kimberly |
E - Athletics Coach 2 |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Smith Larry |
Asst Coach |
$225,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
TennCare |
Lloyd Marguerite C |
Tenncare Assoc Medical Dir |
$225,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Hunter |
Cornerbacks Coach |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Tracy Dick |
Executive Director |
$225,000.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Alan Taylor |
Assistant Professor |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Scott Guernsey |
Assistant Professor |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Tracy Dick |
Executive Director |
$225,000.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Crane Jeffrey |
Sr Deputy Athletic Director |
$225,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Wright Russell |
E - Athletics Coach 2 |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Narayana Shalini |
Professor |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Russell Wright |
Head Coach |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Carlson Melinda |
Vice President Student Affairs |
$225,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Crabtree Evan |
E - Athletics Operations 2 |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Abeln Alec Douglas |
Coach Iii |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tubner Roman |
E - Athletics Coach 1 |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Sean Carlson |
Head Cross Country Coach |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Dacheng Ren |
Professor & Dept Head |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Evan Crabtree |
Special Teams Analyst |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mohsen Asle Zaeem |
Professor & Head |
$225,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Summerall Steven P |
Trsy-Assistant Treasurer |
$224,999.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Sutter Thomas |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$224,983.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Henderson Arthur I |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$224,961.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Finkel Terri Helman |
Professor & Vice Chair |
$224,952.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kalinin Sergei |
Professor |
$224,952.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Linda Hill |
Professor & Coordinator |
$224,945.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Hargett Gus |
|
$224,902.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Hale William |
|
$224,898.34 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Harmon Michael T |
Sos General Counsel |
$224,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Klar Markus |
|
$224,806.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Obremskey Jill C |
|
$224,801.17 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Bresnahan Jillian M |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$224,724.24 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Mundy James M |
Leg Attorney 4 |
$224,724.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ashley Harkrider |
Professor |
$224,722.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Mcmullen Camille R |
Criminal Appeals Court Judge |
$224,656.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Balaji Krishnaiah |
Associate Professor |
$224,616.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Haynes Anthony |
|
$224,563.70 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Neubert Eugene H |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$224,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Noble Stephanie |
|
$224,555.32 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Anderson |
Associate Dean |
$224,528.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dwayne Accardo |
Associate Professor |
$224,510.55 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Keeler Tarah Michelle |
Executive Director And Deputy Chro |
$224,504.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Bright Henry C |
Mawt Chief Executive Officer |
$224,416.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Nicholson Rick L |
Chief Of Staff-Senate |
$224,400.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Jones Kristen |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$224,400.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Roberts Rachel F |
|
$224,352.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Public Utility Commission |
Taylor Earl R |
Tpuc Executive Director |
$224,296.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Valerie Rutledge |
Professor And Dean |
$224,291.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Queirolo Sara L |
Trsy-Tcrs Deputy Director |
$224,283.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Lobo Bento J |
Professor & Department Head |
$224,281.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Morris Kimberly |
Associate Professor |
$224,263.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bergeron Jaclyn Beaghan |
Assistant Professor |
$224,236.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Saunak Sen |
Professor |
$224,214.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Fox Janet |
Assistant Dean |
$224,202.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Public Utility Commission |
Taylor Earl R |
Tpuc Executive Director |
$224,196.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Nenon Thomas |
Professor |
$224,195.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly M |
Sc Chief Justice |
$224,148.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Lee William B |
Governor |
$224,148.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Mcinnes John P |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$224,136.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mustafa Dabbous |
Professor & Int. Assoc. Dean |
$224,123.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Saunak Sen |
Professor |
$224,121.86 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Caldwell Samantha |
Assistant Professor |
$224,086.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Reeves Joel |
|
$224,058.48 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Gallagher Shaun |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$224,026.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Edwards Richard |
Trsy-Info Systems Director |
$224,010.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Maples James |
|
$223,999.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Hemant Jain |
Professor - Max Finley Chair |
$223,994.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Greene Geoffrey |
|
$223,993.20 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Liza Hayes |
Professor |
$223,988.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Blamey Ashley |
E - Audit & Compliance Management 2 |
$223,945.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Fabian Mihelic |
Associate Professor |
$223,936.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Putnam Jennifer L |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$223,925.81 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Bullie Jay C |
Trsy-Portfolio Manager |
$223,923.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Bradbury David P |
Trsy-Portfolio Manager |
$223,923.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Munyon Timothy |
|
$223,891.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Payne Thomas |
Dean |
$223,883.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Pfeiffer Jennifer A |
Cot-Chief Of Staff |
$223,852.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |