| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Summar Andrew N |
Lwfd Administrator 2 |
$207,771.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
King Alex R |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$207,770.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Zhang Hongmei |
|
$207,763.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Gundersen Heather D |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$207,756.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Moody Mary |
|
$207,732.97 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
James Walker |
Associate Professor |
$207,720.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
John Schorge |
Professor And Chair |
$207,720.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Amandeep Bajwa |
Professor |
$207,713.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Jones Cara K |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$207,696.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Wicke Ellen B |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$207,692.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Sutter Thomas |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$207,682.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Franklyn Mary B |
Trsy-Director Enterprise Comp |
$207,667.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Daverman Brooks |
|
$207,660.09 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Malkin Andrea |
Assistant Professor |
$207,648.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Levinson Kara J |
Public Health Laboratories Dir |
$207,624.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Troy Lane |
Asc Vc, Public Safety & Chief Of Police |
$207,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Thomas Christine M |
Physician |
$207,600.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Alberding |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$207,588.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Haynes Anthony |
|
$207,588.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Switzer Kenneth |
Workers' Comp Chief Judge |
$207,570.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Gabriel John A |
Trsy-Unclaimed Prop Director |
$207,567.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Michael Mcdonald |
Professor |
$207,531.93 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Hargett Gus |
|
$207,520.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Huebner Brett Louis |
Sr. Assoc. Ath. Dir. Facility Enhancemen |
$207,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jacobs Becky L |
Professor |
$207,467.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Whalen Joseph F |
J Judicial Employee |
$207,455.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation |
Ricketts Ernie C |
Hr Director 3 |
$207,443.14 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Hedges Tammy |
|
$207,442.86 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Salazar Cathy L |
Thda-Chief |
$207,424.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Blum Michael |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$207,402.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Silvus David J |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$207,396.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Baggett Emmalee M |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$207,396.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Wilson Justin |
|
$207,386.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Agee Lauren G |
Senior Leg Advisor |
$207,380.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Parkinson Joseph W |
Associate Professor & Interim Chair |
$207,375.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
West Sejal P |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$207,370.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jablonski Monica |
Professor |
$207,334.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Janssen Matthew D |
J Judicial Employee |
$207,324.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Irwin Richard |
|
$207,299.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Military Department |
Cressman John D |
General Counsel 1 |
$207,294.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Graham Vickie D |
Hr Director 4 |
$207,276.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Wood Gene D |
Chief Budget Officer |
$207,276.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Hadley Sonya E |
Chief Budget Officer |
$207,265.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lance Saunders |
Associate Professor |
$207,252.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Cox Brittany L |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$207,251.79 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ahmed Fatima |
Assistant Professor |
$207,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bradley Randy Vidal |
Associate Professor |
$207,239.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dwayne Accardo |
Assistant Professor |
$207,232.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Dunn John R |
|
$207,230.05 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Perry Michael F |
Chief Procurement Officer |
$207,220.44 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Perrey Ralph M |
|
$207,219.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Gillcrist James A |
|
$207,207.78 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Ridley Connie F |
Leg Administration Director |
$207,204.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Atchley Erin |
Distinguished Lecturer |
$207,201.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Culp John |
Associate Professor |
$207,175.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Culp John |
Associate Professor |
$207,175.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Bowers Brandon L |
Sc Assistant Director |
$207,164.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Coleman Charlotte D |
Physician |
$207,163.64 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Cleveland State Community College |
White Andrew |
President |
$207,146.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Cleveland State Community College |
White Andrew |
President |
$207,146.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Jackson State Community College |
Rothstein Carol |
President |
$207,145.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2025 |
Jackson State Community College |
Rothstein Carol |
President |
$207,145.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mason Michael Jon |
Professor |
$207,126.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Dedmon Stephanie |
|
$207,102.70 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Mcdowell John D |
J Judicial Employee |
$207,092.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Thornton Don T |
Chief Of Staff |
$207,068.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Page Lakesha V |
Trsy-Director College Savings |
$207,067.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Hughes Brian C |
Hr Director 4 |
$207,065.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Zahirovic-Herbert Velma |
Professor |
$207,030.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Tollefsen Deborah |
Vice Provost Dean Grad School |
$207,030.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Paula Schaefer |
Professor & Assoc Dean |
$206,995.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Sarah Tiggelaar |
Assistant Professor |
$206,989.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Harrison Sloss Taryn J |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$206,976.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation |
Pendleton Yeselin G |
Cjis Director |
$206,969.82 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Diver Rebecca L |
Sts Director 2 |
$206,966.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission |
Thomas Russell F |
Abc Director |
$206,964.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Hayes Matthew C |
Sergeant At Arms |
$206,960.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Jackson George B |
Sergeant At Arms |
$206,960.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stanfill Richard |
E - Administrative Management 3 |
$206,955.84 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Saunders Rene C |
|
$206,939.76 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Penny White |
Professor & Director |
$206,930.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Agriculture |
Eaton Christopher C |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$206,927.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
Paul Jennings |
Executive Director |
$206,903.88 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
South Leslie C |
General Counsel 2 |
$206,898.97 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Goodwin Alan L |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$206,896.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Deberry John |
Senior Advisor |
$206,880.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Department of Human Services |
Wilson Gary L |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$206,869.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Aaron Carla B |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$206,792.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Carlson Eric R |
Professor And Chair |
$206,774.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Calder Cedrina L |
Physician |
$206,736.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Rhinehart Justin Drew |
Assistant Dean And Professor |
$206,736.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Mcqueen Candice |
|
$206,728.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Agriculture |
Slayton Heather M |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$206,712.24 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Davidson Marshall L |
Sc Disciplinary Counsel Bjc |
$206,712.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Li Yuan |
Associate Professor |
$206,658.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Page Roger Amos |
|
$206,636.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Geise Lucian D |
General Counsel 2 |
$206,634.53 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Memphis |
Hogan Anne |
|
$206,619.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Hosick Christopher J |
Thp Lieutenant |
$206,601.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Simo Karen S |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$206,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |