| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Banks Timothy |
E - Athletics Coach 1 |
$289,999.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Elarbee Glen |
E - Athletics Coach 1 |
$289,999.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Martinez William |
E - Athletics Coach 1 |
$289,999.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Holmes Terry |
|
$289,977.24 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Alldredge Kari Lynn |
Vice Provost, Enrollment Management |
$289,668.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wesley White |
Professor And Chair |
$289,545.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Soni Bharat |
|
$289,313.45 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wilson Garland |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$289,212.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Rachmaninoff Jeanpierre |
|
$289,194.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Rajiv Dhand |
Professor & Chair |
$289,183.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Liang Huigang |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$289,065.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Amosun Oluwatobi A |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$289,020.96 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Small Arthur H |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$288,934.41 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Green Carrie |
|
$288,868.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Gude Sandeep K |
|
$288,851.82 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Cooper Terrance |
Professor |
$288,835.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Leslie Grant T |
|
$288,688.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Robbins Jeffrey |
|
$288,628.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cardon Melissa |
Professor |
$288,471.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Nancy Scott |
Lecturer |
$288,438.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Thatcher Sherry |
Professor |
$288,400.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Gude Sandeep |
|
$288,210.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Frank Loeffler |
Governor's Chair Professor |
$288,187.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Collins Mark Edward |
Distinguished Lecturer |
$288,096.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mazer Joseph Paul |
Dean & Professor |
$288,015.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bamin Khomami |
Dist Univ Professor |
$288,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Thomas Goldsby |
Professor |
$287,825.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Kramer Claudia |
Professor And Chair |
$287,779.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Memphis |
Gnuschke John |
|
$287,591.46 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Kumar Santosh |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$287,525.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Cronley Maria L |
Provost |
$287,499.00 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Grover Rajiv |
Professor |
$287,015.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hime Joseph H |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$286,932.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Paul Luepke |
Associate Professor And Int. Assoc Dean |
$286,908.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Moore Cynthia |
E - Legal Secretary To Board |
$286,867.56 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Siddiqui Faisal I |
|
$286,839.89 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Garcia-Godoy Franklin |
Professor And Director |
$286,701.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Herman Sanford H |
Physician-Internal Medicine |
$286,650.43 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Brakebill George |
|
$286,464.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Saha Nihar |
|
$286,428.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Daniel Harder |
Chief Information Officer |
$286,416.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Rector Cynthia |
|
$286,405.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Brian Dickens |
Chief Human Resources Officer |
$286,322.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mandrus David |
Professor |
$286,205.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Nace Gary Stephen |
Professor |
$286,123.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Gude Sandeep |
|
$286,104.15 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Ashley Stokes |
Dean And Professor |
$286,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Hongwei Xin |
Dean And Professor |
$286,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Sartipi Mina |
Dir/Ctr For Urban Informatics & Progress |
$285,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Grover Rajiv |
Professor |
$285,587.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
TennCare |
Staniewski Jon A |
Tenncare Chief Of Staff/Dep D |
$285,540.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tisha Benton |
Vice Chancellor, Comm |
$285,524.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tyvi Small |
Vice Chan For Diversity |
$285,524.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Means Robert |
|
$285,400.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Wykoff Randolph |
|
$285,399.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Reasons Zoe M |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$285,388.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Michael Ebbs |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$285,273.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Ilic Suzan H |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$285,245.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Green Carrie D |
Equities Director |
$285,228.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Schmardebeck Lyle Roy |
Associate Professor |
$285,148.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Stuart Gregory Lyal |
Professor |
$285,001.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Monica Lebron |
Deputy Ad For Championship Resources |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Ryan Alpert |
Ex Sr Assoc Athletic Director |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Merriweather Katrina |
Head Coach |
$285,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Block William |
|
$285,000.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Nowinsky Spence |
Asst Coach |
$285,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shin Hae |
Professor And Chair |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Merriweather Katrina |
Head Coach |
$285,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cameron Walker |
Deputy Ad For Competitive Excellence |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gilvan Souza |
Professor |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Myers Jeffrey |
Asst Coach |
$285,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harrell Danielle |
E - Medical Professional 5 |
$285,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Ordway Gregory |
|
$284,999.98 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hagg Theodoor |
|
$284,999.90 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Autry Chad |
Professor |
$284,972.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Hill-Clarke Kantaylieniere |
Sr Vp Faculty Affairs Lead Dev |
$284,923.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Brakebill George |
|
$284,916.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Parker Lynne E |
Assoc Vice Chancellor Ai-Tennessee |
$284,875.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Young Jason |
E - Academic Administrator 2 Dean |
$284,824.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Burns Randel |
|
$284,778.12 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Hagan Kimberly M |
Tenncare Member Services Dir |
$284,726.20 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Drimer Kagan Taly |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$284,724.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
David Cagna |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$284,368.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dixon Douglas Raymond |
Assoc Dean Of Research & Interim Chair |
$284,340.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Rajiv Dhand |
Professor & Chair |
$284,214.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Michael Whitt |
Professor & Chair |
$284,082.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Ramon Padilla |
Chief Information Officer |
$284,075.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Whitworth Carey |
E - Government Relations Management 2 |
$283,991.64 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Daniels Brian Joseph |
Chief Audit/Comp Officer |
$283,920.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Lybrand Luke |
Treasurer |
$283,920.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Sartipi Mina |
E - Research Management 2 |
$283,868.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Joshi Ashish |
Dean School Of Public Health |
$283,662.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Teresa Hartnett |
Senior Associate Dean |
$283,579.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hasan Emile J |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$283,560.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Chyz |
Associate Professor |
$283,435.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Liang Huigang |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$283,397.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) |
Schueler Victor |
|
$283,363.63 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Mandrus |
Professor |
$283,342.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Loewen Ronald A |
Associate Vice President |
$283,320.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Hargett Gus L |
Secretary Of State |
$283,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |