| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Daves Phillip |
Associate Professor |
$190,334.16 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency |
Tarkington Kennard W |
Chief Budget Officer |
$190,322.52 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Martinez Marci M |
Hr Director 3 |
$190,322.52 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Robinson Victoria |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$190,312.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hengstler Dennis |
|
$190,290.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Black Jeffrey |
Assoc Professor |
$190,265.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Page Roger Amos |
|
$190,256.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) |
Gibson Dmetria C |
Tricor Chief Transition Off |
$190,229.02 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Jordan Jennifer T |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$190,212.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Perrey Ralph |
|
$190,204.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Wilson Garland |
|
$190,189.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Wiegand Krista Eileen |
Professor |
$190,174.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Davis Rosie |
Professor |
$190,174.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Rentsch Joan Rae |
Professor |
$190,166.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Carpenter Tiffany |
|
$190,146.28 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Keys Joseph |
E - Information Technology Management 3 |
$190,116.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Motlow State Community College |
Torrence Michael L |
President |
$190,104.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Kim Thomas |
|
$190,100.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Robinson James |
|
$190,068.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Nehring Wendy |
Dean/Professor |
$190,063.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Nehring Wendy |
Dean/Professor |
$190,063.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Lefler Leanne |
Chair Of Excellence Assoc Dean |
$190,054.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Public Utility Commission |
Tate Deborah |
|
$190,048.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Garrett Karen |
|
$190,046.56 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Huff Jessica R |
Safety & Soundness Chief Admr |
$190,037.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lance Saunders |
Assistant Professor |
$190,036.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gaylord Nan M |
Professor & Assoc Dean |
$190,034.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Cleveland State Community College |
Seymour William |
|
$190,024.39 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Holland Robert |
E - Extension Specialist Iii |
$190,013.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Wayman James E |
Trsy-Tcrs Director |
$190,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Dunbar Angela P |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$190,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Shew Dianna B |
J Judicial Employee |
$190,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Moorhead Joe W |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$190,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Elliott Brenda |
State Turnaround Supt |
$190,008.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Crisp Erin |
E - Academic Administrator 2 Dean |
$190,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lawrie Sean |
E - Administrative Professional 2 |
$190,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bergman Brian |
Assistant Professor |
$190,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Barakam Neha |
Assistant Professor |
$190,000.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Scott Altizer |
Director |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ashley Matthews |
Assistant Professor |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Scott Altizer |
Director |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Casem Chermale Kimberly |
Executive Assistant Dean For Finance |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Thomas Keith Allen |
Assist Vc For Budget, Planning &Analysis |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Ford Shirley |
Avp Acct Rep Univ Controller |
$190,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Angela Keck |
Senior Assoc Athletics Director |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Ryan Ridder |
Head Coach |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Brett Wilson |
Associate Professor |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Francesca-Fang Liao |
Professor |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Nicholas Mechas |
Associate Professor |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Virginia Kupritz |
Professor & Assoc Dean |
$190,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Barakam Neha |
Assistant Professor |
$190,000.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Xu Qianying |
Assoc Professor |
$190,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Moser Debra |
Professor |
$189,999.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Tolley Elizabeth |
Professor |
$189,999.84 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Wirth |
Professor |
$189,993.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Abell Annika |
Assistant Professor |
$189,960.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Lee Joseph |
Associate Professor |
$189,942.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Lee Joseph |
Associate Professor |
$189,942.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Danehower V |
Asst Provost Acad Affairs |
$189,942.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mcentee Michael |
|
$189,927.68 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Claudia Kirk |
Professor |
$189,924.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency |
Tarpy Randi S |
Hr Director 3 |
$189,922.52 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation |
Broadwell Jeanne H |
General Counsel 3 |
$189,922.52 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Sheehy Andrew |
|
$189,916.80 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Amos Brooke G |
Educ Senior Executive Director |
$189,912.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Wall Christy L |
Educ Senior Executive Director |
$189,912.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly |
|
$189,896.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Kinsey Bryan L |
Cot-Property Assessments Dir |
$189,864.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Abbott Jonathan |
Professor |
$189,856.56 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Witcher Thomas R |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$189,850.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Hughes David Wheeler |
Professor |
$189,850.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Bauer David B |
Trsy-Info Systems Assist Dir |
$189,847.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Rutledge Valerie |
|
$189,846.64 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Brooks Ronnie |
Admin Transfer Position |
$189,840.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Salyers David |
|
$189,824.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Daranee Versluis |
Professor |
$189,823.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Otuonye O |
Dean Of Engineering Admin Office - Assistant Dean |
$189,823.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gardner Denise Colleen |
Assistant Provost And Executive Director |
$189,816.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stein Gila Esther |
Professor |
$189,800.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Maness David |
Professor |
$189,794.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Dasgupta Dipankar |
Professor |
$189,772.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Clan Joseph |
|
$189,768.75 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Williams John J |
Chief Of Staff |
$189,767.18 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Norman Meyer |
Professor |
$189,727.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Marcy Souza |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$189,724.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Tribble Judy W |
Audit Director 3 |
$189,722.52 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Martin |
Tootoonchi Ahmad |
Dean |
$189,719.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Houston Joshua L |
Leg Attorney 4 |
$189,718.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Freeman Andrew J |
Trsy-Director Of Outreach |
$189,708.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Mark Mendenhall |
Professor |
$189,694.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Evans Marvin S |
Enterprise Project Dir - Sr |
$189,683.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Grimes Deadrick |
Sergeant At Arms |
$189,680.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Davis Marleen |
University Distinguished Professor |
$189,666.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Andrasik Frank |
Professor |
$189,666.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Fiscus Michelle |
|
$189,628.17 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Fefferman Nina Heidi |
Professor |
$189,623.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Parole |
Harrison Angela C |
Hr Director 3 |
$189,622.52 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Wood Richard |
|
$189,614.45 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Campbell Jerald M |
Asst District Attorney General |
$189,607.77 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Junling Wang |
Professor |
$189,576.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |