| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
James Thompson |
Dean & Professor |
$318,484.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Thomason Donald |
Professor |
$318,150.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Space Institute |
John Schmisseur |
Assoc Dean & Executive Director |
$318,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Anthony Skjellum |
Professor & Director |
$317,767.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Tigyi Gabor Joseph |
Professor |
$317,511.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Pelphrey John |
Mens Basketball - Head Coach |
$317,488.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Steven Smith |
Dean And Professor |
$317,267.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Bandyopadhyay Jona |
Tc Dep Chief Medical Officer |
$317,089.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dart Benjamin W |
Professor And Chair |
$316,680.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Angle Steven |
Professor |
$316,529.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Curry Erica R |
Forensic Pathologist |
$316,420.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
TennCare |
Frigon Vaughn |
Tc Dep Chief Medical Officer |
$316,404.46 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Luepke Paul |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$315,796.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Mcclure William |
|
$315,638.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Colleen Jonsson |
Professor |
$315,441.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Douglas Blaze |
Interim Dean & Professor |
$315,358.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Dooley Robert |
Dean And Professor |
$315,260.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Green Carrie D |
|
$315,234.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Myers Jeffrey |
Asst Coach |
$315,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gadiparthi Rao |
Distinguished Professor |
$314,915.88 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Benton Tisha Marie |
Vice Chancellor, Comm |
$314,762.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jaggar Jonathan |
Professor |
$314,148.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Thatcher Sherry Malie Bushnell |
Professor |
$314,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Grojean Michael Wayne |
Professor Of Practice |
$313,908.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Lemoine Tara |
E - Teaching & Learning Management 3 |
$313,635.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Lauren King |
Assistant Professor |
$313,590.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Dixon Douglas |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$313,505.28 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Smith |
Director Of External Affairs |
$313,372.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Weddle-West Karen |
Vp Student Academic Success |
$313,295.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Myers |
Professor |
$313,104.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Insell Ricky |
|
$313,086.54 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Harris Matthew Christopher |
Research Associate Professor |
$312,879.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Harder Daniel Charles |
Chief Academic Tech Officer/Deputy Cio |
$312,766.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Yancy Freeman |
Vice Chancellor |
$312,373.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Burt Sharp |
Distinguished Professor |
$312,359.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Shanmugam Bhanupriya |
E - Data Analytics Analyst 3 |
$312,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ataga Kenneth |
Professor |
$312,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wesley Byerly |
Sr. Associate Vc |
$312,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Johnson Bryan |
Executive Vc And Chief Strategy Officer |
$312,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bell Xerxes |
Public Safety Sergeant |
$311,958.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Small Tyvi Turquand |
Vice Chan For Access & Engagement |
$311,792.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Weddle-West Karen |
Vp Student Academic Success |
$311,737.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Krishnamurthy Mahalaxmi |
Utrf President |
$311,575.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Long Wendy |
|
$311,520.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Uday Vaidya |
Governor's Chair Professor |
$311,515.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Messinger Lorraine |
E - Academic Administrator 2 Dean |
$311,288.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hasan Emile J |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$311,287.60 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Lin Steve |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$311,251.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Rao Gadiparthi |
Distinguished Professor |
$311,184.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dagnan Derrick |
|
$311,084.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Fauver Larry |
Professor |
$311,075.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gregg Spencer Duncan |
Director, Student Health Services |
$311,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Oneal Angela |
Public Safety Sergeant |
$310,876.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Stokes Ashley Michelle |
Dean And Professor |
$310,825.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Gupta Kushal |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 1 |
$310,563.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Schaffzin Katharine |
Dean School Of Law |
$310,369.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Kelley Eric |
Professor |
$310,313.52 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Johnson Travis |
Public Safety Sergeant |
$310,128.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Matthew Serfling |
Associate Professor |
$310,118.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Myers James |
Professor |
$310,109.76 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Souza Gilvan |
Professor |
$310,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Okoli Okenwa |
Dean Engineering |
$310,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Roderick Clark |
Coach Iii |
$310,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gold Jessica |
Associate Professor |
$309,999.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ryder Jon |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$309,999.84 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Luna Leann |
Research Professor |
$309,925.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Williams Susannah |
|
$309,845.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Peterson Gregory |
Professor |
$309,783.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Dickens Brian |
E - Human Resources Management 5 |
$309,657.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Sudler Yemisi Bolumole |
Professor |
$309,625.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Cronley Maria L |
Provost |
$309,588.04 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Fei Wang |
Professor |
$309,562.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Freeman Michael B |
Professor And Chair |
$309,243.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Tate Wendy Lea |
Professor |
$309,225.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Wu Victor Y |
|
$309,186.15 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Eric Kelley |
Professor |
$309,153.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cunningham Lauren Marie |
Associate Professor |
$309,015.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hime Audrey M |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$308,980.28 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Varner James |
|
$308,894.78 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Thomason Donald B |
Professor |
$308,884.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
James Nate D |
Head Coach (Severance) |
$308,880.40 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Finley Paul |
Public Safety Sergeant |
$308,838.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Schaffzin Katharine |
Dean School Of Law |
$308,825.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Whaley Philip |
Public Safety Sergeant |
$308,755.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Williams Michael |
Public Safety Sergeant |
$308,713.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Crews Daniel |
|
$308,512.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Minirth Renee R |
|
$308,408.96 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Soni Bharat |
|
$308,335.23 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Curtis Stinnett |
General Counsel |
$308,256.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Goldsby Thomas |
Professor |
$308,007.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jaggar Jonathan H |
Professor |
$307,999.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
James Christian |
Professor And Director |
$307,941.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Farnsworth Victoria |
E - Information Technology Management 4 |
$307,884.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Serfling Matthew |
Associate Professor |
$307,303.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Colby Christian |
Public Safety Sergeant |
$307,257.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gregg Mitchell |
Associate Professor |
$307,216.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Francisco Cuevas |
Vice Chancellor |
$306,800.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Pelphrey John |
Head Coach |
$306,750.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bruce Donald |
Research Professor And Research Director |
$306,425.16 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Platt John |
Public Safety Sergeant |
$306,155.20 |
The University of Tennessee System |