| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Stanford Christopher R |
District Attorney General |
$211,488.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Mulroy Steven J |
District Attorney General |
$211,488.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
David Hamilton |
Professor |
$211,456.63 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Criswell Jonathan D |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$211,405.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Fiscal Review Committee |
Savic Bojan |
Executive Director |
$211,400.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kenneth Tilashalski |
Professor |
$211,356.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Nicholas Gerard |
Assistant Professor & Director |
$211,356.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jason Baum |
Exec. Assoc. Ath Dir. Brand Advancement |
$211,356.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Asad Khattak |
Professor |
$211,334.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Dykstra Matthew P |
J Judicial Employee |
$211,332.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Bowen Meredith W |
J Judicial Employee |
$211,332.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Wilson Justin |
|
$211,320.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Imsand Donald J |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$211,300.26 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
King Betty |
|
$211,300.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Herman Sanford |
|
$211,253.25 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Gibson Stacy E |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$211,211.66 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Henderson Arthur I |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$211,200.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ashleigh Eldemire-Poindexter |
Assistant Professor |
$211,191.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shelton Chasity |
Professor |
$211,178.16 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Tollefsen Deborah |
Vice Provost Dean Grad School |
$211,171.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Crane Jeffrey |
Deputy Athletic Director |
$211,150.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Rutledge Valerie |
|
$211,147.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Malik Kafait |
|
$211,134.76 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Hoffert Shannon M |
J Judicial Employee |
$211,116.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Richard Stanfill |
Edwards Assist Dean & Dir |
$211,095.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Spencer Gregg |
Director, Student Health Services |
$211,057.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Shelton Mary C |
Mhsas Executive Director-Oac |
$211,027.05 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
TennCare |
Lai Johnny |
Tenncare Director-Mgd Care Ops |
$211,004.64 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Del Maestro Adrian |
Professor |
$211,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Baker Jason D |
Tdot Region Director |
$210,993.31 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Cihak |
Assoc Dean & Director |
$210,985.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stier John |
|
$210,982.12 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dickerson Roland |
Professor |
$210,960.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Harris Levi |
Dev Svcs Regnl Director |
$210,959.65 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Brandon Cody N |
J Judicial Employee |
$210,948.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Douglas Dixon |
Associate Professor |
$210,912.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Norris James C |
Tdot Region Director |
$210,893.31 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bradley Megan |
Assistant Professor |
$210,892.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Walters Calla |
Assistant Professor |
$210,892.56 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ahmed Fatima |
Assistant Professor |
$210,892.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hartmann Stephanie |
Assistant Professor |
$210,892.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Smith Christine |
Professor And Head |
$210,881.52 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tyler Johnson |
Sr Assoc Athletics Dir |
$210,827.88 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Francesca-Fang Liao |
Uthsc Distinguished Professor |
$210,827.73 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Keeler Michael |
|
$210,815.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Lane India Frances |
Associate Dean & Professor |
$210,808.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Ismail Elkaissy Mohamed A |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$210,801.29 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation |
Devine Joshua P |
Tbi Assistant Director-Pa |
$210,768.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mockus Audris |
Harlan Mills Chair Professor |
$210,763.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Akinlaja Olufunke |
|
$210,757.74 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Papadopoulos Christos |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$210,738.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Sabatini John |
Research Professor |
$210,738.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Puryear Carol |
|
$210,723.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Katherine Karl |
Professor & Department Head |
$210,715.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Duty Chad Edward |
Professor |
$210,696.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Massey Vikki Mercer |
Assistant Vice Chancellor |
$210,667.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Nabors Ashley N |
Trsy-Assistant Treasurer |
$210,640.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Hawes Amy M |
|
$210,633.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Daranee Versluis |
Professor |
$210,630.99 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Gras |
Associate Professor |
$210,623.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University |
Hepner Mickey |
Dean |
$210,592.48 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Authier Gabrielle B |
Sts Director 3 |
$210,540.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Foy Elizabeth E |
Chief Of Staff-Doc |
$210,536.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Reinhold Mann |
Deputy Vc For Research |
$210,501.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Wilson Phillip D |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$210,500.35 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Klar Markus |
|
$210,498.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Haitas Matthew |
|
$210,483.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services |
Murphy Travis J |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$210,472.08 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Davis Daniel A |
Physician |
$210,453.72 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Young William E |
Sos Becf - Executive Director |
$210,429.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mays Robyn |
Assistant Professor & Director |
$210,411.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Scott Talmadge D |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$210,396.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Kathleen Wheatley |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$210,389.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Colvert Dawson |
Associate Professor |
$210,348.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Duncan Timothy |
Sr Deputy Athletic Director |
$210,330.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Oliver Daniel K |
Tdot Region Director |
$210,293.31 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Lahue Melissa S |
Department Controllership Mgr |
$210,271.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Ross Jeremy |
Chief Operating Officer |
$210,266.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Ross Jeremy |
Chief Operating Officer |
$210,266.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
John Jefferies |
Professor |
$210,255.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Daniel Pienta |
Associate Professor |
$210,243.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Carter Joshua B |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$210,227.45 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Nsengiyumva Jean-Jacques A |
Sts Director 3 |
$210,223.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Luttrell Kristen D |
Tdoc Division Administrator |
$210,202.72 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stephen Paddison |
Professor |
$210,202.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation |
Broadwell Jeanne H |
General Counsel 2 |
$210,199.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shelley Ost |
Associate Professor |
$210,198.59 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Cody James |
|
$210,197.33 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Shew Dianna B |
J Judicial Employee |
$210,179.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Tejesh Patel |
Professor And Chair |
$210,154.02 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
TennCare |
Butler Aaron |
Tenncare Dir Of Policy |
$210,131.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Gibbons William |
|
$210,126.64 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Deering Joseph C |
Tdot Assistant Chief Engineer |
$210,123.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Keck Angela |
E - Athletics Management 3 |
$210,120.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Jin Mingzhou |
|
$210,080.03 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Leslie Grant |
|
$210,014.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Guillemette Roger G |
|
$210,004.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
William Hoffman |
Chief Of Staff |
$210,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Catherine Lane |
Deputy General Counsel |
$210,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Akos Patrick Thomas |
Avp And Exec Dir Of Honors & Scholars |
$210,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |