| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Khoury Amal |
Chair/Prof/Assoc Dean Qty Plan |
$219,485.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Killingsworth Patti |
|
$219,458.25 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mojdeh Dehghan |
Professor & Chair |
$219,408.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Gibson Brandon O |
Chief Operating Officer |
$219,375.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Reeves Joel |
|
$219,299.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Rutledge Valerie |
|
$219,259.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Catanese Marlene |
|
$219,242.06 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
James Bailey |
Professor |
$219,156.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Tarwater Dwight E |
Supreme Court Justice |
$219,144.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Campbell Sarah K |
Supreme Court Justice |
$219,144.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Bivins Jeffrey S |
Supreme Court Justice |
$219,144.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Page Roger Amos |
Supreme Court Justice |
$219,144.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Skrmetti Jonathan T |
J Judicial Employee |
$219,144.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Gibbs Danny |
|
$219,050.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Maslar David |
|
$219,007.12 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wei Li |
Professor |
$218,984.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Perry Michael F |
Chief Procurement Officer |
$218,880.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Melcher Charles |
|
$218,756.84 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Huang George |
|
$218,754.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
Kimberly Harmon |
Executive Director |
$218,740.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Nashville State Community College |
Jackson Shanna |
|
$218,670.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
John Jefferies |
Professor |
$218,665.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Huang George |
|
$218,594.52 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jerome Thompson |
Professor |
$218,562.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Fuller |
Associate Professor |
$218,516.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Monica Jablonski |
Professor |
$218,488.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Lillard David |
|
$218,412.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tony Schmitz |
Professor |
$218,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mark Moon |
Associate Professor |
$218,396.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Nicholson Rick L |
|
$218,360.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Burton Hayes |
Assistant Professor |
$218,349.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Dedmon Stephanie |
|
$218,342.78 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Military Department |
Ross Warner A |
Adjutant General |
$218,340.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Shih-Lung Shaw |
Professor |
$218,319.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kita Hitoshi |
|
$218,311.46 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Perrey Ralph M |
Thda-Executive Director |
$218,223.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Braswell Kevin |
Vice President |
$218,200.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
West-Alston Chandra |
|
$218,160.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Charles Snyder |
Associate Vice Chancellor For Student Su |
$218,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Mahalaxmi Krishnamurthy |
Exec Director & Vp |
$218,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mcmillan Daniel |
|
$217,960.35 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
George Kuney |
Professor & Director |
$217,950.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Valerie Rutledge |
Professor And Dean |
$217,831.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Green Carrie |
|
$217,764.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Schwinn Penny |
|
$217,753.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Dunn John R |
Pub Health State Veterinarian |
$217,722.05 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Haynes Anthony |
|
$217,687.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Nenon Thomas |
Professor |
$217,665.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Jeter Julie |
|
$217,604.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Claudette Shephard |
Associate Professor |
$217,577.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Space Institute |
Bruce Lamattina |
Sr. Director Of Aerospace And Defense |
$217,563.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Barry Rouse |
Institute Professor |
$217,552.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Wilson Garland |
|
$217,538.84 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hill Linda |
|
$217,531.52 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Anthony Mezzacappa |
Professor |
$217,521.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Balcom Bruce |
Thda-Chief |
$217,512.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Watt Donald J |
Thda-Chief |
$217,512.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Bounds Stephanie L |
Thda-Chief |
$217,512.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Gallagher Shaun |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$217,501.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Gamble Keith |
|
$217,482.82 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Laura Talbot |
Professor |
$217,402.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Greene Geoffrey |
|
$217,392.48 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Saltsman Terry |
Legislative Liaison - Chief Govt Affairs Officer |
$217,345.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joyce Kelly |
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs |
$217,320.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
East Tennessee State University |
Duncan William |
|
$217,266.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Gamble Keith |
|
$217,161.57 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Smith Kevin |
Professor |
$217,145.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Hixson Kyle A |
Criminal Appeals Court Judge |
$217,110.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Nicholas Kredich |
Head Coach |
$217,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Berry |
Professor |
$216,998.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Jones Jerry L |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$216,984.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Chyka Peter |
|
$216,965.52 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Memphis |
Deaton Russell |
|
$216,897.08 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
TennCare |
Hill Jessica S |
Tenncare Dep Chief Of Staff |
$216,859.49 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Hepner Mickey |
Dean |
$216,842.98 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Crane Jeffrey |
Deputy Athletic Director |
$216,450.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Grisham Donald W |
Physician |
$216,444.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Gallagher Shaun |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$216,419.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Keith Thomas |
Director |
$216,345.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Cassie Mathes |
Vice Chancellor For Comm & Marketing |
$216,300.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Thomas Alan |
|
$216,284.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Janet Purkey |
Associate Professor |
$216,271.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Goodin Julia |
|
$216,199.24 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Werner Shintaku |
Professor |
$216,100.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Smith Kevin |
Professor |
$216,065.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Bento Lobo |
Professor & Department Head |
$216,059.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William Dunne |
Assoc Dean For Research & Facilities |
$216,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Vankineni Kavita R |
Physician |
$216,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Volunteer State Community College |
Faulkner Jerry |
|
$215,988.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
TennCare |
Collier David L |
Physician |
$215,918.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Talbot Laura |
|
$215,906.08 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Troy Lane |
Asc Vc, Public Safety & Chief Of Police |
$215,904.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Henderson Arthur I |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$215,897.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Redmond William A |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$215,897.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Garrett Sandra L |
Sc Bpr Chief Disp Counsel |
$215,888.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Petryshak Bruce |
|
$215,837.06 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Leslie Grant T |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$215,808.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mark Miller |
Associate Professor |
$215,791.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) |
Hart John D |
|
$215,771.75 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stewart Charles |
|
$215,726.18 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |