| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Salyers David W |
|
$181,368.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Farris Carla R |
Trsy-Info Systems Manager 4 |
$181,368.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Golden Nan |
Assoc Professor |
$181,351.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Wood Heather B |
Sc Staff Attorney |
$181,344.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Mcnulty |
Professor |
$181,336.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Janssen Matthew D |
J Judicial Employee |
$181,331.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lonnie Crosby |
Group Leader Sci Cmpting |
$181,329.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Public Defender's Office |
Vance David J |
Assistant Public Defender |
$181,328.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Mumpower Jason |
|
$181,308.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Silcox David A |
Fiscal Director 3 |
$181,299.42 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Thomas William |
Professor |
$181,297.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Garceau Jared |
E - Legal Counsel 1 |
$181,280.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Jennings Shauna |
E - Legal Counsel 1 |
$181,280.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mukta Panda |
Professor |
$181,280.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Katrice Morgan |
Assoc Vc And Executive Director |
$181,280.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Alex Long |
Professor |
$181,245.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Vaughn Virgil |
Enterprise Security Officer |
$181,241.31 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Vantrease Terry R |
Sergeant At Arms |
$181,240.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Townsend Tony E |
Sergeant At Arms |
$181,240.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Lavalle Brittany L |
Dep Da General Conf Exec Dir |
$181,220.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Lotz Christin S |
Oei Director |
$181,207.28 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Perrey Ralph |
|
$181,189.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) |
Hart John |
|
$181,187.46 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation |
Russell Rachel D |
Deputy General Counsel |
$181,187.26 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Phillips Clyde M |
|
$181,179.41 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Moreo Adriana |
|
$181,174.73 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Ahmad Aziz |
E - Legal Counsel 1 |
$181,169.88 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Joiner Ann |
E - Legal Counsel 1 |
$181,169.88 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Carlton Brooxie |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$181,164.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Liang Hong |
Professor |
$181,140.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Campbell Robert G |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$181,136.83 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Roark Robert |
Clinical Assoc Professor |
$181,132.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Yates Michael |
Clinical Professor |
$181,132.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Jeremy Shulman |
Head Coach |
$181,131.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Seivers Lana |
|
$181,131.23 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Parole |
Waggoner Robert |
Parole Board Member |
$181,128.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
William Davis |
Professor |
$181,119.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Sullivan Michael R |
Thp Sergeant |
$181,066.32 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wheeler James |
Associate Professor |
$181,048.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Loy Jeffrey T |
J Law Clerk |
$181,044.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Wicke Ellen B |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$181,040.08 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Sheldon Susan J |
Asst District Attorney General |
$181,028.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Davis Rosie |
Professor |
$181,015.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Pinkley Jr Thomas Harold |
Associate General Counsel |
$181,014.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Xixis Stamatia |
Lwfd Administrator 1 |
$181,005.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Banister Ylonda R |
Hr Program Director 4 |
$181,005.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Baum Charles |
|
$181,001.51 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Gibson Brandon O |
|
$181,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Macdonald Lorraine A |
|
$180,993.27 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Mohundro Shannon H |
Dep Chief Procurement Officer |
$180,972.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Darryl Millis |
Professor |
$180,960.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Johnson Dennis R |
Asst District Attorney General |
$180,960.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Price Joseph A |
Assistant Public Defender |
$180,960.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Harris Mark D |
Asst District Attorney General |
$180,960.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Skahan Gerald D |
Asst District Attorney General |
$180,960.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Anderson Kyle S |
Asst District Attorney General |
$180,960.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
James Newman |
Professor & Department Head |
$180,958.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Fofanah Abdul |
Correctional Officer 2* |
$180,948.74 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Kazee Philip A |
Asst District Attorney General |
$180,928.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Willis Reese |
Assistant Professor |
$180,927.79 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Easley Brent T |
Director For Legislation |
$180,916.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Mee |
Professor |
$180,915.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jianxiong Jiang |
Professor |
$180,914.50 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Sorensen Katherine |
Assoc Professor |
$180,912.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Lefler Leanne |
Chair Of Excellence Assoc Dean |
$180,900.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Ridley Connie |
|
$180,888.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Huber Keith |
Professor |
$180,886.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Roberts Krause Mary |
Trsy-Attorney 3 |
$180,875.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Blakley Mark E |
Asst District Attorney General |
$180,828.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Jackson State Community College |
Hamilton Allana |
|
$180,826.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Nichols Ernest |
Assoc Professor Chair |
$180,812.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Shell Lucy A |
Pharmacy Board Director |
$180,810.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Fortwendel Jarrod Richard |
Professor |
$180,807.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Craft Christopher |
|
$180,798.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Dennis Geiser |
Professor & Assistant Dean |
$180,797.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Cihak |
Assoc Dean & Director |
$180,794.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kenneth Hohmeier |
Professor |
$180,778.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Denise Gardner |
Asst Provost & Director |
$180,777.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Seddik Djouadi |
Professor |
$180,765.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Hoge Jeffery D |
Tdot Director |
$180,763.75 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Wilson Mark |
Director |
$180,737.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Crump Alexia F |
Asst District Attorney General |
$180,728.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Jin Mingzhou |
|
$180,726.39 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Leslie Hamilton |
Professor |
$180,708.89 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dagnan Derrick |
|
$180,700.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Wojciechowski Michele L |
Cle Executive Director |
$180,700.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Brooks Ronnie |
Vp Physical Plant |
$180,697.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Wiley Kenneth |
|
$180,690.44 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Boyd Stanley R |
Env Program Administrator |
$180,685.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Rakow Ernest |
|
$180,679.81 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Schroer John |
|
$180,678.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Langford Curtis |
Cot-Info Tech Director |
$180,676.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Beard Brian K |
Trsy-Info Systems Assist Dir |
$180,674.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
West Benjamin |
E - Administrative Professional 2 |
$180,671.28 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Reed Sheila A |
Cot-Director |
$180,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Tuttle Rebecca P |
Associate General Counsel |
$180,666.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Walker Joshua Robinson |
Associate General Counsel |
$180,666.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Whittaker Gwendolyn D |
Tdot Director |
$180,663.75 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Lloyd Katherine J |
Tdot Director |
$180,663.75 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Robert Trigiano |
Chancellor's Professor |
$180,651.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |