| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Neisler Gretchen Christianna |
Vp For Int'l Affairs |
$233,402.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Haynes Anthony |
|
$233,376.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kobza John |
|
$233,292.68 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Sergey Gavrilets |
Distinguished Professor |
$233,279.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Giggie Michael P |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$233,260.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Price Mary Jo |
Trsy-Chief Operating Officer |
$233,219.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Johnson J V |
Trooper |
$233,176.81 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Frank Schrick |
Professor & Head |
$233,168.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Rutledge Valerie C |
Professor And Dean |
$233,163.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Clan Joseph C |
Chief Enterprise Technologist |
$233,099.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mustafa Dabbous |
Professor & Int. Assoc. Dean |
$233,088.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Zhou Wenjun |
Professor |
$233,003.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
West-Alston Chandra |
|
$232,954.44 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Wiley Kenneth L |
Physician |
$232,944.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Volunteer State Community College |
Montague Orinthia |
President |
$232,923.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
Pellissippi State Community College |
Wise Jr Larry |
President |
$232,920.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
Chattanooga State Community College |
Ashford Rebecca |
President |
$232,920.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Hall Tracy |
President |
$232,920.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
Nashville State Community College |
Jackson Shanna |
President |
$232,920.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Hedges Tammy |
Exec Vp University Relations |
$232,909.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Johnson Kevin |
Chief Of Staff-House |
$232,892.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Scott Guernsey |
Assistant Professor |
$232,875.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Munyon Timothy |
|
$232,852.06 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Pamela Riggs-Gelasco |
Dean And Professor |
$232,832.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Heminway Joan M |
Professor |
$232,832.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hartnett Teresa |
|
$232,825.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Sloan Matthew S |
Thec-Gen Counsel And Coo |
$232,801.27 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Maslar |
Assistant Professor |
$232,655.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Maslar David Allen |
Assistant Professor |
$232,655.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Payne Thomas |
Dean College Of Business - Dean |
$232,614.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Bird Martha |
Professor |
$232,586.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Bird Martha |
Professor |
$232,586.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Levinson Kara J |
Public Health Laboratories Dir |
$232,553.02 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wright Taylor Austin |
Assistant Professor |
$232,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kemmet Rebecca Kendra |
Assistant Professor |
$232,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dunn Jeffrey |
|
$232,418.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Zane Cleaves Alison G |
Trsy-Assistant Treasurer |
$232,338.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Richardson Sandra |
Assoc Dean Faculty And Admin |
$232,288.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Taylor Alan |
Associate Professor |
$232,265.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
George Huang |
Professor And Program Director |
$232,187.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability |
Davis Bruce E |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$232,048.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Saunak Sen |
Professor |
$231,981.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Bryant Karen J |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$231,975.54 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Lane Catherine Villars |
Deputy General Counsel |
$231,916.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Powell Rachel King |
Deputy General Counsel |
$231,916.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Fischer Robert |
Dean |
$231,863.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Grzywacz-Jones Katherine Louise |
Dean Of Natural Sciences |
$231,850.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Harm Weitering |
Professor |
$231,787.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Hedges Tammy |
Exec Vp University Relations |
$231,750.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Selecman Audrey Marie |
Assoc Professor & Interim Chair |
$231,725.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Summerall Steven P |
Trsy-Assistant Treasurer |
$231,719.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Linda Hill |
Professor & Coordinator |
$231,693.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Thomas Alan |
|
$231,590.91 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Smith Brandon J |
J Judicial Employee |
$231,584.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Asllani Arben |
Professor And Head |
$231,480.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Haren Lydia |
|
$231,470.30 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Robert Bradsher |
Associate Professor |
$231,458.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Thurman David C |
Budget Admin Director |
$231,447.90 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Keeler Michael |
|
$231,447.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Arnette James R |
Cot-Local Government Audit Dir |
$231,432.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Fox Alisha |
Vice Chancellor Business Fin |
$231,395.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Fannin Quentin |
|
$231,372.30 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Stinson Claire |
Vice President |
$231,350.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Greer Michael |
|
$231,340.84 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
West Roy L |
Trsy-Chief Of Staff |
$231,319.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Taylor Jennifer |
Vice President |
$231,300.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Atchley Erin Kate Patton |
Distinguished Lecturer |
$231,249.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Peter Liaw |
Professor |
$231,244.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lane Troy |
Associate Vc For Public Safety |
$231,233.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Joanne Romagni |
Vc Rsrch/Dean Grd School |
$231,200.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Victoria Farnsworth |
Vice Chancellor & Cio |
$231,188.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Akinlaja Olufunke M |
|
$231,171.43 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stephanie Noble |
Professor |
$231,158.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Wyatt Tami Hodges |
Professor & Assoc Dean |
$231,151.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mark Moon |
Associate Professor |
$231,137.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Benton Tisha |
|
$231,115.12 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Claro-Woodruff Wanda Irene |
Associate Professor |
$231,113.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Gillison Stephanie |
Professor And Head |
$231,085.32 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Rice James M |
J Judicial Employee |
$231,084.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Hermandorfer Whitney D |
J Judicial Employee |
$231,084.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bharadwaj Neeraj |
Professor |
$231,078.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Noble Stephanie |
|
$231,061.30 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pitts-Jones Shannon Y |
|
$231,012.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gregory Peterson |
Professor & Head |
$231,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Barnes Alicia |
Associate Professor |
$231,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Cornell Allyson N |
Physician |
$230,976.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
John Stier |
Associate Dean |
$230,834.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Timothy Rials |
Assoc Dean & Professor |
$230,808.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Killingsworth Patti L |
|
$230,782.66 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Gamble Keith |
|
$230,763.56 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Murphy Jennifer H |
Fac Mgmt & Cap Proj Exec Dir |
$230,757.88 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Mary Johnson |
Assistant Director Of Finance |
$230,715.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Hemant Jain |
Professor - Max Finley Chair |
$230,714.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Marion Gillespie |
Professor & Chair |
$230,708.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harry Kochat |
Director |
$230,618.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Paul Miller |
Assistant Professor |
$230,545.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Janz Brian |
Professor |
$230,497.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Batchellor Janell |
|
$230,388.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Isaac Donkor |
Professor |
$230,379.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Weitering Harm H |
Professor |
$230,284.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |