| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Georg Schaur |
Professor |
$242,618.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Burley Howard |
|
$242,588.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Keeler Michael L |
|
$242,586.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services |
Baker Tommy H |
Commissioner 1 |
$242,576.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Zahirovic-Herbert Velma |
Professor |
$242,506.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Moses Nicole |
Assistant Professor & Course Director |
$242,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Bollobas Bela |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$242,469.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Donovan Pamela Shutty |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$242,390.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Skipper Joseph Benjamin |
Lecturer |
$242,384.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Patouillet Leland |
|
$242,379.50 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lamattina Bruce |
E - Administrative Management 3 |
$242,375.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Rials Timothy G |
Assoc Dean & Professor |
$242,349.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hollis Wainscott |
Professor And Director |
$242,307.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bryant Vonzella |
Associate Professor |
$242,256.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Makowski Hayes Liza |
Professor |
$242,243.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gillespie Marion Boyd |
Professor & Chair |
$242,243.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Hewett Kelly |
Professor |
$242,231.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Sickafus Kurt |
|
$242,215.97 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Carruthers Celeste |
Research Professor |
$242,176.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Lawrence Carter M |
Commissioner 1 |
$242,176.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Green Ronya L |
Tenncare Assoc Medical Dir |
$242,162.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Lloyd Marguerite C |
Tenncare Assoc Medical Dir |
$242,162.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kochat Harry |
Director |
$242,149.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Riggs-Gelasco Pamela Jo |
Dean And Professor |
$242,145.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Conner Shavetta D |
Physician |
$242,136.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Lowe John |
|
$242,088.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cox Christopher |
E - Medical Professional 4 |
$242,049.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Deaton Russell |
Assoc Dean Acad Af And Ad Engr |
$242,047.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Fill Mary-Margaret A |
Physician |
$242,016.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Carsner Krista L |
Leg Administration Director |
$242,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Wiley Kenneth L |
Physician |
$241,992.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Manners Crystal D |
Ph State Dental Director |
$241,955.78 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Turner Bradley J |
Commissioner 3 |
$241,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Williams Juan L |
Commissioner 1 |
$241,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development |
Ezell Mark V |
Commissioner 2 |
$241,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Penumadu Dayakar |
Professor |
$241,863.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Memphis |
Kettinger William |
|
$241,828.24 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Military Department |
Ross Warner A |
Adjutant General |
$241,676.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Carter Clarence H |
Commissioner 2 |
$241,676.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Wellington Roy |
|
$241,581.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Stinson Claire |
Vice Pres For Planning And Finance - Vice President |
$241,550.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
David Rausch |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$241,518.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Perez Jorge Antonio |
Associate Vice President |
$241,490.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Cavender Jason P |
Thec-Chief Fiscal Officer |
$241,474.31 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Al Dayeh Ayman Abdul Hamid |
Associate Professor & Director |
$241,470.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kelly Joyce Diane |
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs |
$241,454.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hemanth Veluswamy |
Instructor |
$241,355.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mccullock Kimberly |
E - Financial Management 4 |
$241,312.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Philip Rack |
Professor & Assoc Head |
$241,306.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mckay Larry |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$241,305.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
George Miller |
Professor |
$241,207.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Li Fangxing |
Professor |
$241,170.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Wellington Roy |
|
$241,121.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Plouffe Christopher Richard |
Chaired Professor - Sales Mkt |
$241,105.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Chris Cox |
Professor & Head |
$241,089.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stephanie Noble |
Professor |
$241,066.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Donkor Isaac O |
Professor |
$240,998.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Hill Linda C |
Professor & Coordinator |
$240,961.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Finch Christopher |
Professor And Chair |
$240,951.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Simo Karen S |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$240,939.72 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Weng Pei |
Trsy - Sen Qnt Inv Analyst |
$240,885.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Toomey Daniel |
|
$240,842.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Hull John M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$240,840.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles Melcher |
Research Professor & Director |
$240,713.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Butler Gloria |
|
$240,509.02 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Love Theresa Michaelene |
Professor |
$240,494.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Lewis Adele M |
|
$240,447.95 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Short Justin Cole |
Assistant Professor |
$240,350.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stewart Jr Charles Neal |
Professor & Director |
$240,350.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Young Gregory T |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$240,239.72 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Mase Lacey E |
J Judicial Employee |
$240,208.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Lapps Brian |
General Counsel |
$240,206.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Leming Heidi |
Vice Chancellor |
$240,206.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Rutledge Valerie |
E - Academic Administrator 2 Dean |
$240,157.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Louise Laflora |
Medical Director |
$240,155.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Moorhead Joe W |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$240,141.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Parker Lynne |
|
$240,102.80 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Olson Steven |
|
$240,086.25 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dubray Richard J |
Trsy-Deputy Treasurer |
$240,054.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Slater Joseph |
Dean |
$240,000.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Earley Brian |
Assistant Professor |
$240,000.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brennan Webb |
Head Coach |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kevin Heaslip |
Professor & Director |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Southern |
Mark La Branche |
Chancellor |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Bernard Savarese |
Associate Vice President |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Delaney Jeffrey |
Chief Information Officer |
$240,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ninan George |
E - Financial Management 4 |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Delaney Jeffrey |
Chief Information Officer |
$240,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brennan Webb |
Head Coach |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Melanie Wilson |
Professor |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Griffin Leslie Colleen |
Associate Professor & Chair Of Fm |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mccorvey Joy N |
Coach Iii |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Webb Brennan Kirby |
Head Coach |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Earley Brian |
Assistant Professor |
$240,000.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Steele Joshua |
E - Academic Administrator 3 |
$240,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Ahmed Aliya |
|
$239,999.55 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Beyl Caula |
|
$239,953.66 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Jain Hemant |
Professor - Max Finley Chair |
$239,943.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Deaton Steven |
Executive Vice Chancellor |
$239,826.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Parker Lynne |
|
$239,806.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |