| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Franz Laura R |
Pharmacist 2 |
$192,227.55 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Cooper Caleb L |
Thp Lieutenant |
$192,222.39 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mee Robert |
Professor |
$192,221.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Wilson Jodi |
Assoc Dean |
$192,206.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kurosu Michio |
Professor |
$192,192.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Heather Colturi |
Associate General Counsel |
$192,180.21 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly |
|
$192,180.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Craig Vinall |
Assistant Professor & Interim Chair |
$192,175.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development |
Smith Debra B |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$192,150.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mcentee Michael |
|
$192,147.34 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Thompson Sandra N |
Cot-State Finance Director |
$192,124.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kimmelman James |
|
$192,117.50 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Becker Deborah |
Asst Vp Fin Plan Analysis |
$192,109.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Dreyzehner John |
|
$192,104.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jason Mcveigh |
Sr Assoc Athletics Director, Sports Med |
$192,100.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles White |
Associate Director |
$192,099.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Federica Morandi |
Professor |
$192,092.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Philip Roundy |
Professor |
$192,082.46 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Timothy Sigler |
Assistant Vice President |
$192,074.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Schoborg Robert |
Professor/Vice Chair |
$192,073.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Schoborg Robert |
Professor/Vice Chair |
$192,073.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stuart Brotman |
Professor |
$192,069.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Steven Wilhelm |
Professor |
$192,065.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Zhang Hongmei |
Professor Director |
$192,038.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Swafford Craig |
|
$192,021.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jennifer Schoelles |
Associate Professor |
$192,006.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Abebe Rorissa |
Professor & Director |
$192,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Michael Fitzgerald |
Associate General Counsel |
$191,996.14 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Oller David |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$191,979.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Stanford Dwayne M |
Thp Lieutenant |
$191,958.16 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Li Kui |
Professor |
$191,939.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Jarmulowicz Linda |
Dean Sch Comm Sci And Disord |
$191,917.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Degges Paul |
|
$191,910.38 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Shiva Sajjan |
Professor |
$191,903.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Rack Philip |
Professor And Head |
$191,884.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Donald Hodges |
Professor And Head |
$191,884.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Flood Patrick J |
Tdec-Senior Advisor |
$191,883.24 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Mcguffin Kurt |
E - Athletics Management 5 |
$191,875.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Andrew Muhammad |
Professor |
$191,870.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Parker Robert B |
Professor |
$191,870.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Berry Michelle L |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$191,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Wicke Ellen B |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$191,868.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Haire Catherine L |
Budget Analysis Dir-Senate |
$191,860.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Benjamin Blalock |
Professor |
$191,854.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Crawford-Sutherland Scott C |
J Judicial Employee |
$191,843.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wanda Claro-Woodruff |
Associate Professor |
$191,842.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Schuhmann Alex B |
Budget Admin Asst Director |
$191,829.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wicks Mona |
Professor And Chair |
$191,820.84 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Ahad Nasab |
Professor |
$191,802.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Price Benjamin J |
Civil Engineering Administrato |
$191,800.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Hicks Daniel L |
Leg Chief Clk/Parliamentarian |
$191,792.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Zhang Joseph |
Professor |
$191,783.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William Weber |
Professor |
$191,775.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William Weber |
Professor |
$191,775.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Hunter Holzhauer |
Associate Professor |
$191,768.69 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Mcnulty |
Professor |
$191,768.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Dykstra Matthew P |
J Judicial Employee |
$191,764.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Lee Sharon |
|
$191,757.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Stovall Tess |
Tpcsc Executive Director |
$191,748.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Dabbs William |
|
$191,744.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lima Luiz |
Professor |
$191,738.88 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tan Jindong |
Professor |
$191,736.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Viktor Nemykin |
Professor |
$191,732.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
West Sejal P |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$191,708.96 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Timothy Munyon |
Associate Professor |
$191,706.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ketki Sheth |
Associate Professor |
$191,703.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Sudave Mendiratta |
Associate Prof & Chair |
$191,692.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Agriculture |
Wade Matthew D |
Agribusiness Development Cons |
$191,689.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Amy Cathey |
Distinguished Lecturer |
$191,683.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Lewis Adele |
|
$191,673.51 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Kreutz Kevin M |
J Judicial Employee |
$191,664.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Wilson Gina M |
Accounting Administrator |
$191,664.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brian Edwards |
Professor |
$191,656.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Driver Michael D |
General Counsel 4 |
$191,655.14 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mcnulty Christopher Louis |
Professor |
$191,642.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Gourley Jennifer L |
Benefits Admin Program Dir 4 |
$191,604.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Driskill John Owen |
Associate Provost & Chief Op. Officer |
$191,555.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Jackson State Community College |
Pimentel George |
President |
$191,536.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Seddighi Mohammad Reza |
Professor |
$191,535.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Cabading Rachelle B |
Cot-Mgmt Services Dir |
$191,516.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Kritchevsky Barbara |
Professor |
$191,509.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Andrea Sordi |
Clinical Assistant Professor |
$191,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Mason |
Professor |
$191,499.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Roberts Rachel |
|
$191,491.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Enayat Abdul |
|
$191,485.36 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Abernathy Peter J |
Thec-Chief Aid & Comp Officer |
$191,484.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Ghorashi Bahman |
|
$191,472.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Crump Stephen D |
Da General Conf Exec Director |
$191,465.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Hamadeh Yousef |
E - Legal Counsel 1 |
$191,450.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dawn Havrda |
Associate Professor |
$191,441.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles Sims |
Associate Professor |
$191,439.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Williams Greta L |
Pharmacist 2 |
$191,425.90 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Morgan Lance |
Pharmacist 2 |
$191,425.90 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Piercey Lisa |
|
$191,423.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hayward Jason |
Professor |
$191,399.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lane India |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$191,382.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Coulam Andrew C |
J Judicial Employee |
$191,344.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Phillips David C |
Enterprise Data Scientist |
$191,337.62 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Harding Jaclyn A |
Sw Dir Of Bus Oper & Admin |
$191,324.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Romagni Joanne |
Professor |
$191,318.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |