| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Moon Mark A |
Associate Professor |
$249,203.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Sunderman Mark |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$249,203.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pitts Wesley |
|
$249,173.42 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Schmisseur John |
|
$249,162.35 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Lowe John |
|
$249,145.50 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Roberts John |
|
$249,082.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Vardaman James |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$249,080.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Rose Garrett |
Professor And Head |
$249,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Ilic Suzan H |
|
$248,939.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ost Shelley Rae |
Associate Professor |
$248,905.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Dedmon Stephanie E |
Chief Of Information Systems |
$248,880.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Bryson James E |
Commissioner 3 |
$248,848.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bernd Meibohm |
Professor |
$248,817.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mandyam Srinivasan |
Clinical Professor |
$248,779.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Perez Jorge |
E - Academic Administrator 3 |
$248,735.16 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Badoud Sally E |
Vice Chancellor |
$248,700.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Baker Ruth |
|
$248,689.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Elazar Don |
|
$248,657.13 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brett Huebner |
Sr Assoc Athletics Dir |
$248,622.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Higdon Michael |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$248,604.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) |
Hart John D |
Tricor Chief Executive Off |
$248,350.78 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Aaron Carla B |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$248,307.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Perry Michael F |
Chief Procurement Officer |
$248,307.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Hutto Gus R |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$248,307.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Katrina Vanpelt |
Forensic Pathologist |
$248,227.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dubray Richard J |
Trsy-Deputy Treasurer |
$248,213.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Hill Linda |
Professor And Coordinator |
$248,189.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Keeler Tarah |
E - Human Resources Management 4 |
$248,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Sunderman Mark |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$247,963.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
George Miller |
Professor |
$247,961.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Morrison Sara H |
Sbe Executive Director |
$247,878.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Frigon Vaughn |
|
$247,864.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Jones Michael |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$247,860.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Johnson Jessica L |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$247,758.92 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Love Theresa |
Professor |
$247,708.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Romagni Joanne Gabrielle |
Vc Rsrch/Dean Grd School |
$247,661.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Short Justin |
Assistant Professor |
$247,560.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Howard Hall |
Professor |
$247,558.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Guernsey Scott Bryan |
Assistant Professor |
$247,430.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Phillips Kristopher R |
Vp For University Advancement |
$247,414.50 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Leming Heidi |
Vice Chancellor |
$247,413.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Dolente Lester M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$247,407.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Bollobas Bela |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$247,318.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Webb John M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$247,307.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Bright Henry C |
Mawt Chief Executive Officer |
$247,236.63 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Thornton Don T |
Chief Of Staff |
$247,207.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Epps Chad |
|
$247,200.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Griffin Leslie |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$247,199.88 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Jain Hemant |
Professor And Chair |
$247,141.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Edward Deschepper |
Professor |
$247,134.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Hill Jessica S |
Tenncare Dep Chief Of Staff |
$247,118.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Gundersen Heather D |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$247,107.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Pearcy Samuel R |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$247,097.18 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hasan Emile |
|
$247,089.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Jeter Julie |
|
$247,064.72 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Khattak Asad |
|
$246,963.57 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Grant Logan G |
Health Facilities Exec Dir |
$246,909.76 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Robinson Mitchell D |
Vice President |
$246,902.34 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Deaton Russell |
Special Asst To Provost |
$246,888.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lyle Schmardebeck |
Assistant Professor |
$246,881.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Williams Kenneth L |
Physician |
$246,849.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Schmitz Tony |
Professor |
$246,817.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Williams David |
Professor |
$246,764.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christian Vossler |
Professor |
$246,750.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
John Covington |
Professor |
$246,736.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Claudia Williamson |
Professor & Chair |
$246,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ekici Kivanc |
Professor |
$246,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joseph Scogin |
Asc Provost/Sr Asc Ath Director |
$246,598.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Raynor Hollie Anne |
Associate Dean Of Research & Professor |
$246,574.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Cheetham Thomas |
|
$246,525.22 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Bratton Mary K |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$246,507.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Allen Jordan |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$246,507.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Kidd Andrew T |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$246,507.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Carpenter Tiffany Utsman |
Vice President |
$246,486.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Blunt Cimara |
Professor And Director |
$246,447.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lynne Parker |
Strategic Rsrch Advisor & Prof |
$246,432.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Robert Fore |
Associate Dean Academic Aff |
$246,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gilpatric Scott Michael |
Professor |
$246,399.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harris Cohen |
Professor |
$246,395.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Batchellor Janell |
|
$246,313.18 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
J Hines |
Chancellor's Professor & Head |
$246,303.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Zhou Wenjun |
Professor |
$246,217.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Yancey Joseph |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$246,207.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Calisi Jonathan |
Chief Information Officer |
$246,077.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Smith Darrell Laverne |
Physician |
$246,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gavrilets Sergey |
Distinguished Professor |
$245,985.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Collier Stephen E |
Physician-Internal Medicine |
$245,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
William Metheny |
Assistant Dean |
$245,888.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Altha Stewart |
Associate Professor |
$245,872.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Richard Williams |
Professor And Interim Chair |
$245,766.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Schrick Frank Neal |
Professor & Head |
$245,759.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Paganelli Amy S |
Associate Dean |
$245,700.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Brooks Philip |
|
$245,652.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Authier Gabrielle B |
Deputy Chief Information Ofc |
$245,620.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Peck Jennifer K |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$245,614.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Enayat Abdul |
|
$245,601.20 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Amani Farhad A |
|
$245,592.18 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Gibson William D |
Physician |
$245,583.36 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Anderson Noma |
|
$245,574.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tennant David Alan |
Professor |
$245,562.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |