| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency |
Tarkington Kennard W |
Chief Budget Officer |
$197,069.90 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Armstrong Dan E |
District Attorney General |
$197,059.25 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Matic Loretta |
Dentist |
$197,057.81 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Jones Stephen P |
J Law Clerk |
$197,052.81 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ashley Harkrider |
Professor |
$197,040.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
East Tennessee State University |
Nehring Wendy |
|
$197,031.98 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
O'brien Jaclyn F |
Educ Senior Executive Director |
$197,029.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Carrion Allen |
Assoc Professor |
$197,024.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Robert Dale |
Professor And Chair |
$197,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Angela Keck |
Senior Assoc Athletics Director |
$197,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Hansen Kathleen A |
Dgs Customer Relation Exec Dir |
$196,999.24 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Adair Henry |
Professor |
$196,973.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Parole |
Taylor Cynthia |
Prob/Par Administrator |
$196,971.92 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Oller David |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$196,970.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) |
Bivens Jimmy W |
Tricor Chief Ops Officer |
$196,967.63 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Lewis Adele |
|
$196,948.69 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Borden Steven M |
Tdot Region Director |
$196,946.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Tracy Hagemann |
Professor |
$196,931.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Williams |
Associate Professor |
$196,930.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Johnson L Russell |
District Attorney General |
$196,928.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Brown Daniel E |
Associate Dean |
$196,927.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Blitt Robert |
Professor |
$196,925.52 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Iverson Heather K |
Deputy General Counsel |
$196,897.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Langston |
Professor |
$196,895.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Ransom Anita D |
Hr Director 3 |
$196,892.32 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Dawley Anna |
E - Administrative Professional 2 |
$196,885.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Sorochan John |
Distinguished Professor |
$196,881.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Werner Denise L |
|
$196,873.02 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ricky Fought |
Professor |
$196,868.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Shelton Elizabeth M |
Env Program Administrator |
$196,861.96 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Cushman William Chandler |
Professor |
$196,833.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mona Wicks |
Professor And Chair |
$196,808.18 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Stanley Christopher J |
Physician |
$196,800.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Scott Frank Alexander |
Associate Professor |
$196,800.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Junling Wang |
Professor |
$196,799.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Rogers Philip H |
Sos Cloud Security Engineer |
$196,794.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Hill Felenceo M |
Department Controller |
$196,778.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joseph Keys |
Associate Cio & Executive Director |
$196,771.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency |
Tarpy Randi S |
Hr Director 3 |
$196,769.90 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Zaretzki Russell Lee |
Associate Professor |
$196,751.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
India Lane |
Associate Dean & Professor |
$196,741.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Luiz Lima |
Professor |
$196,724.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Kleinheider Adam C |
Leg Communication Director |
$196,712.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Collier David |
|
$196,680.05 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Garner Christopher |
|
$196,669.23 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Linville Delaine D |
Transportation Asst Bureau Ch |
$196,656.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Military Department |
Sheehan Patrick |
Emer Mgmt Director |
$196,656.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Plank James |
Professor |
$196,654.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Thompson Steven |
|
$196,652.06 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Wilkins Gregory J |
Sts Director 2 |
$196,647.28 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Brooks Deborah M |
Physician |
$196,627.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Lubrido Cherry B |
Registered Nurse 3 |
$196,624.16 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Yousef Hamadeh |
Associate General Counsel |
$196,619.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Hensley Dalton |
Sc Assistant Director |
$196,616.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Kwasigroch Thomas |
Associate Dean/Professor |
$196,596.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Keeler Michael |
|
$196,596.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Kwasigroch Thomas |
Associate Dean/Professor |
$196,596.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Alexander Feliz |
Associate Professor |
$196,595.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Michael Gary |
Associate Professor/Cmo |
$196,590.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Michael Gary |
Associate Professor/Cmo |
$196,590.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Ellis Tom M |
Assistant Vice Chancellor |
$196,560.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kristen Bettin |
Associate Professor |
$196,560.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Phillips Kristopher R |
Vp For University Advancement |
$196,517.74 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Radhakrishna Rao |
Professor |
$196,496.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Hogan Michael D |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$196,476.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Washburn Kasey M |
Leg Attorney 4 |
$196,472.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Hadley Sonya E |
Chief Budget Officer |
$196,470.32 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Zimmerman Heidi |
|
$196,455.28 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Whiteside Dannelle |
Vp For Legal Affairs & Org |
$196,447.52 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Baker Jason D |
Tdot Region Director |
$196,446.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Dasgupta Dipankar |
Professor |
$196,442.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Hossain Mohammad A |
Physician |
$196,440.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Ray Macey R |
Sos Fisc & Admin Services Dir |
$196,396.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Berrones Lyndi M |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$196,386.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mcdonald Michael P |
Professor |
$196,381.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jason Hayward |
Professor |
$196,375.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Blalock Benjamin J |
Professor |
$196,362.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Sisk Jeff |
Executive Director Ecd |
$196,350.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2017 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Hall Tracy |
|
$196,344.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Bonom Julie |
|
$196,341.44 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Slatery Herbert |
|
$196,339.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bond Ryan |
Research Professor |
$196,329.84 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Freeman Andrew J |
Trsy-Director Of Outreach |
$196,320.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Hughes Brian C |
Hr Director 4 |
$196,270.32 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Newsome Ashley |
Assistant Professor |
$196,269.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Baccino Stefania |
Assistant Professor |
$196,269.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Lasiecka Irena |
Professor |
$196,266.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Bowlin Gary |
Holder Chair Excel And Chair |
$196,233.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Ruffin Philip M |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$196,216.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Felts Ronald R |
Lwfd Administrator 2 |
$196,197.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shaunta' Chamberlin |
Professor |
$196,192.95 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Betsy Adams |
Assistant Dean |
$196,154.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Bailey Kelly B |
Dentist |
$196,137.53 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Courtney Childers |
Assoc Dean For Acad Affairs & St Success |
$196,132.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wesley Giles |
Professor |
$196,122.65 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Joanne Romagni |
Professor |
$196,101.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Stripling |
Professor & Head |
$196,088.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Lawrence Pfeffer |
Professor |
$196,074.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Gary Bates |
Professor & Department Head |
$196,067.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Morgan Katrice |
E - Audit & Compliance Management 2 |
$196,054.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |