| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Parole |
Purviance Jim A |
Prob/Par Board Executive Dir |
$219,003.42 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Drinnon George |
E - Student Services Management 4 |
$219,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wei Li |
Professor |
$218,984.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Krishnaiah Balaji |
Associate Professor |
$218,924.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Mann Reinhold C |
Deputy Vc For Research |
$218,921.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Paddison Stephen John |
Professor |
$218,903.00 |
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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Accardo Dwayne |
Associate Professor |
$218,821.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Tippens Caroline R |
Health Facilities Comm Dir |
$218,806.62 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Alston Michael L |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$218,779.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Anderson Kelley Brooke |
Clinical Assistant Professor |
$218,750.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
Kimberly Harmon |
Executive Director |
$218,740.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Young William E |
Sos Becf - Executive Director |
$218,712.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Brown Kristy L |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$218,685.06 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mihalko William M |
Professor |
$218,474.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Anderson David |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$218,412.84 |
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 |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Stitt Jamie K |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$218,378.98 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Nicholson Rick L |
|
$218,360.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Adkins Ronne A |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$218,355.82 |
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 |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Gibson Emily S |
Sts Director 3 |
$218,187.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
West-Alston Chandra |
|
$218,160.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Odom Donna M |
Sts Director 3 |
$218,154.54 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Papadopoulos Christos |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$218,145.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Sabatini John |
Research Professor |
$218,145.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Driver Michael D |
General Counsel 4 |
$217,981.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Townsend Stephen M |
Chief Of Staff |
$217,868.36 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Fox Janet Marie |
Assistant Dean And Professor |
$217,672.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Nenon Thomas |
Professor |
$217,665.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Ballard Jay C |
J Judicial Employee |
$217,656.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Price Leslie E |
J Judicial Employee |
$217,656.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mercer Holly Ann |
Assoc Dean & Professor |
$217,632.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Jeter Julie |
|
$217,604.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Vanpelt Katrina |
E - Medical Professional 5 |
$217,583.28 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Caldwell Samantha Howard |
Assistant Professor |
$217,560.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Leftwich Michael B |
J Judicial Employee |
$217,556.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Wyatt Tami |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$217,485.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Gamble Keith |
|
$217,482.82 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Blamey Ashley Montgomery |
Title Ix Coordinator |
$217,422.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Langston Michael A |
Professor |
$217,189.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Martin Michelle Yvonne |
Professor |
$217,133.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Hixson Kyle A |
Criminal Appeals Court Judge |
$217,110.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mockus Audris |
Professor |
$217,086.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Dale Jeffrey C |
Commissioner 2 |
$217,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Nicholas Kredich |
Head Coach |
$217,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Bourne Anthony |
Vp Enrollment Management |
$217,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 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 |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bonom Julie Newton |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$216,942.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Memphis |
Deaton Russell |
|
$216,897.08 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Nasab Ahad S |
Professor & Interim Dean |
$216,874.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |