| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pinga Emelito |
Physician-Internal Medicine |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) |
Davis Bruce E |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Department of Human Services |
Page Whitney J |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Department of Human Services |
Hucks Melisa R |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Department of Human Services |
Hodges Melinda |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Peck Jennifer K |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Compton Thomas W |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Scott Talmadge D |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) |
Kidd Andrew T |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Lapps Christine M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Goods Darren |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$204,192.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Parks Vanasia C |
Sr Associate Vice Chancellor |
$204,172.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Slatery Herbert |
|
$204,151.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Parks Vanasia |
E - Financial Management 4 |
$204,117.24 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Davidson Mark E |
District Attorney General |
$204,089.25 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
John Matthews |
Vice Provost |
$204,082.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Lyons Thomas |
Professor |
$204,062.16 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Carter Joshua B |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$204,056.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Charleen Mcneill |
Executive Assoc Dean |
$204,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Keck Angela S Boyd |
Senior Assoc Athletics Director |
$204,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Stansberry Rebekah |
E - Medical Nurse Practitioner |
$204,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Ryan Ridder |
Head Coach |
$204,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Marathe Umesh |
Research Assistant Professor |
$204,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
John Stanley |
Professor |
$203,970.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Radhakrishna Rao |
Professor |
$203,956.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kelly Kimberly |
Professor |
$203,940.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Gras |
Associate Professor |
$203,916.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Ruttlen Winifred C |
Physician |
$203,881.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Robert Dale |
Professor And Chair |
$203,880.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Nagoshiner Valerie H |
|
$203,873.03 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
White Sarah |
|
$203,872.56 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Anderson Gordon |
|
$203,870.52 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Craig Vinall |
Assistant Professor & Director |
$203,862.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dodson Marcus P |
Trsy-Info Sys Deputy Director |
$203,808.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Mcphearson Petra |
E - Financial Management 5 |
$203,748.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Nicholson Rick |
|
$203,736.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mark Scarbecz |
Professor |
$203,703.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Whiteside Dannelle |
Vp For Legal Affairs & Org |
$203,699.00 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Lu Lu |
|
$203,680.72 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Osborne Dustin |
Professor |
$203,668.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kobza John |
|
$203,664.47 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Military Department |
Glass Jason W |
Mil Admin Svcs Cos |
$203,640.55 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Price James |
E - Financial Management 3 |
$203,629.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Motlow State Community College |
Torrence Michael |
|
$203,620.96 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Dunn William K |
Educ Senior Executive Director |
$203,556.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Kovacs Joyce A |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$203,556.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Barry Sims |
Executive Director |
$203,510.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Philip Cavalier |
Provost & Sr Vice Chancellor |
$203,501.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Neeraj Bharadwaj |
Professor |
$203,495.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Frank Schrick |
Professor & Head |
$203,484.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Helton Lisa A |
Commissioner 3 |
$203,475.01 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Bullie Jay C |
|
$203,472.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Andrea Franks |
Professor |
$203,456.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Zite Nikki |
Professor |
$203,415.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Noble Stephanie |
|
$203,410.84 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stucke Maurice |
Professor |
$203,388.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stein Gregory |
Adjunct Professor |
$203,386.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Columbia State Community College |
Smith Janet |
|
$203,348.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Helen Baghdoyan |
Professor |
$203,333.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Volunteer State Community College |
Montague Orinthia T |
President |
$203,328.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
Kenneth Smith |
Ips Consultant, Field |
$203,322.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Asad Khattak |
Professor |
$203,309.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Van Essen Matthew James |
Associate Professor |
$203,305.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Vinall Craig |
Assistant Professor And Director |
$203,267.88 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Garrett Karen J |
Leg Legal Services Director |
$203,266.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Putnam Jennifer L |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$203,256.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
TennCare |
Manners Crystal D |
Tc Dental Director |
$203,240.31 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Wilhelm Steven W |
Professor |
$203,234.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Mendenhall Mark |
Professor |
$203,200.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Pattanaik Debendra |
Professor |
$203,195.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Seagroves Tiffany N |
Professor |
$203,188.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Saltsman Terry |
Chief Govt Affairs Officer |
$203,145.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Toomey Daniel |
|
$203,143.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Lahue Melissa S |
Department Controllership Mgr |
$203,136.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Louis Gross |
Distinguished Professor |
$203,125.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University |
Whiteside Dannelle |
Interim President |
$203,120.79 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Gipson Kendra L |
Benefits Admin Program Dir 4 |
$203,116.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Martin Michelle |
Professor |
$203,046.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Hernandez Michelle D |
Accounting Administrator |
$203,036.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shaban-Nejad Arash |
Associate Professor |
$203,019.84 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Duncan John M |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$203,010.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Paganelli Mark |
|
$203,000.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jonathan Hasford |
Associate Professor |
$202,991.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Cavender Jason P |
Thec-Chief Fiscal Officer |
$202,980.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Long Alex |
Professor |
$202,975.56 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Sisk Jeff |
Executive Director Ecd |
$202,961.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Ronnow Jason K |
Thda-Senior Director |
$202,924.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Alberding James |
Clinical Assoc Professor |
$202,920.84 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Swafford Craig |
|
$202,882.48 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Cannioto Stefano |
Financial Associate 4 |
$202,862.32 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Shoup Russell I |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$202,856.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations |
Lippard Clifford M |
Tacir Exec Director |
$202,812.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Hendrix Diane Van Horn |
Professor |
$202,807.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Douglas Dixon |
Associate Professor |
$202,800.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Paul Frymier |
Associate Dean |
$202,800.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Bharadwaj Neeraj |
|
$202,798.37 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Young Mary C |
Psy Hosp Superintendent |
$202,756.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Eric Carlson |
Professor And Chair |
$202,751.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stucke Maurice Eitel |
Professor |
$202,750.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Williams Juli Denise |
Assistant Professor |
$202,750.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |