| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Dunbar Angela P |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$239,739.72 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Mccormick Kimberly |
Executive Vice Chancellor |
$239,732.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Maxwell Stephanie S |
Sw Dep Director & Gen Counsel |
$239,724.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Brady |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$239,700.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Daniel Flint |
Professor |
$239,665.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jablonski Monica |
Professor |
$239,638.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Schmitz Tony Lavaun |
Professor |
$239,629.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Liaw Peter K |
Professor |
$239,571.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Robinson James A |
|
$239,508.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Irwin Richard |
Exec Dean Um Global Acad Innov |
$239,475.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Whitehurst Danielle C |
|
$239,359.54 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Poole John |
|
$239,333.72 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Paul Miller |
Assistant Professor |
$239,327.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Krishnan Balaji |
Vp International Affairs |
$239,256.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Leslie Grant |
|
$239,204.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Day |
Avc Research & Innovative Initiatives |
$239,200.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Gerregano David A |
Commissioner 2 |
$239,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Zane Cleaves Alison G |
Trsy-Assistant Treasurer |
$238,881.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Powell Rachel |
E - Legal Counsel 2 |
$238,873.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Lane Catherine |
E - Legal Counsel 2 |
$238,873.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Mcgauran Ann |
Trsy-Architect-State |
$238,843.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Dunn John R |
Pub Health State Veterinarian |
$238,818.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kita Hitoshi |
|
$238,806.05 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Williams Janet M |
Commissioner 3 |
$238,776.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Jeter Julie |
|
$238,683.20 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Katrina Vanpelt |
Forensic Pathologist |
$238,680.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Parker Lynne |
|
$238,653.32 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Campbell Anastasia P |
Leg Legal Services Director |
$238,604.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Quin Marjorie J |
Commissioner 2 |
$238,576.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stewart Charles |
|
$238,452.41 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Zhou Qiqi |
Professor |
$238,449.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Oakes Austin |
E - Administrative Management 4 |
$238,446.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Phillips Kristopher R |
Vp For University Advancement |
$238,435.04 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Al Dayeh Ayman |
Associate Professor And Director |
$238,413.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Mcgraw Amanda E |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$238,396.66 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Anderson Noma |
|
$238,342.56 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Altha Stewart |
Associate Professor |
$238,338.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Dixie Thompson |
Vice Provost, Grad School |
$238,325.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lan Gao |
Assistant Professor |
$238,307.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Greer Michael |
|
$238,306.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Irwin Richard |
Exec Dean Um Global Acad Innov |
$238,284.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Agriculture |
Hatcher Charles W |
Commissioner 2 |
$238,276.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Munyon Timothy |
|
$238,257.70 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lane Troy |
E - Public Safety Management 4 |
$238,170.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Joanne Romagni |
Vc Rsrch/Dean Grd School |
$238,136.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Thomas Deniece L |
Commissioner 1 |
$238,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Juma Monica Paige |
Assistant Professor |
$238,072.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Robert Hinde |
Intm. Exec Dean, Col. Arts & Sci |
$238,006.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Susan Jacob |
Professor |
$237,999.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Thomas Alan |
|
$237,986.76 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stinnett Curtis |
|
$237,982.45 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Savage Mark Andrew |
Chief Technology Officer |
$237,938.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Barnes Alicia |
Associate Professor |
$237,930.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Agriculture |
Aiken Jeffrey L |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$237,896.34 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Sloan Matthew S |
Thec-General Counsel |
$237,804.02 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Reed Jothany |
Vice Chancellor |
$237,802.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Calisi Jonathan |
Chief Information Officer |
$237,802.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Fabian Mihelic |
Associate Professor |
$237,793.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Jones Timothy |
|
$237,722.13 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Weddle-West Karen |
Professor |
$237,718.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Edward Deschepper |
Professor |
$237,629.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hartnett Teresa |
|
$237,537.56 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Salter Stephen |
|
$237,530.09 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hime Joseph |
|
$237,514.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Rausch David |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$237,504.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Burns Debra |
Dean Communication Fine Arts |
$237,500.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pinga Emelito |
Physician-Internal Medicine |
$237,451.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Talbot Laura Ann |
Professor |
$237,402.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Palakurthi Radesh |
Dean Kw School Hospitality |
$237,399.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Maples James |
|
$237,358.30 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Hamilton James A |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$237,276.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Bales William |
Vice President -University Adv |
$237,268.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Thomas Alan |
Vice President |
$237,217.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Weitering Harm |
Professor |
$237,192.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
John Kobza |
Professor & Head |
$237,138.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Cannon Allison A |
|
$237,122.21 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Frymier Paul |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$237,108.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Sergey Gavrilets |
Distinguished Professor |
$237,084.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Vardaman James |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$237,084.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Young William A |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$237,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shelley Ost |
Associate Professor |
$237,052.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Foster Elizabeth |
E - Academic Administrator 4 |
$237,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Van Epps Matthew R |
Commissioner 1 |
$236,976.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Robert Fore |
Associate Dean Academic Aff |
$236,923.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harris Cohen |
Professor |
$236,918.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Haltom James A |
Trsy-Tn Claims Comm Member |
$236,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Eley Howard H |
Commissioner 3 |
$236,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Jones Jerry L |
Chief Technology Officer |
$236,841.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Loeffler Frank |
Professor |
$236,832.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dabbous Mustafa K |
Professor & Director |
$236,823.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Himes Douglas D |
Leg House Ethics Counsel |
$236,820.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Mcwhorter Stuart C |
Commissioner 3 |
$236,676.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Wheatley Kathleen |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$236,613.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
TennCare |
Hagan Kimberly M |
Tenncare Member Services Dir |
$236,559.94 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kobza John |
Professor |
$236,530.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Munyon Timothy |
Professor |
$236,440.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Alvarado Ralph A |
Commissioner 2 |
$236,376.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ramesh Narayanan |
Professor |
$236,276.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lyle Schmardebeck |
Assistant Professor |
$236,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Shay Scott |
Professor Of Practice |
$236,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |