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Attorney General's Office

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Attorney General's Office handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2026, this agency had 362 employees with median total compensation of $121,470; the highest distinct record was $288,888.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$45.8M
Employees
362
Median total
$121,470
Highest record
$288,888

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 362 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($121,470) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$126,643 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$58,716
$72,864
$121,470
$169,524
$204,120

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $204,120 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,716. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

J Judicial Employee
362 · $121,470

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Botum Chhay

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$160,080
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$160,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,080
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,340
Employee ID
657056

Botum Chhay is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,080.

Matthew Jones

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$159,180
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$159,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,180
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,265
Employee ID
455088

Matthew Jones holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,180.

Rachel Newton

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$159,180
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$159,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,180
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,265
Employee ID
387306

Rachel Newton holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,180.

Michael Willey

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$159,060
Sub-department
Bankruptcy
Base pay
$159,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,060
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,255
Employee ID
104012

Michael Willey works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Bankruptcy. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $159,060 in 2026.

Jennifer Houston

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$159,000
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$159,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,000
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,250
Employee ID
103181

Jennifer Houston is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $159,000.

Claire Marsalis

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$157,944
Sub-department
Division of Consumer Affairs
Base pay
$157,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,162
Employee ID
318479

At Attorney General's Office, Claire Marsalis serves as a J Judicial Employee within Division of Consumer Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,944.

Matthew Dowty

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$157,692
Sub-department
Memphis Office
Base pay
$157,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,141
Employee ID
418714

Matthew Dowty is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Memphis Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,692.

Laura Wyatt

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$156,024
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$156,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,024
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,002
Employee ID
420740

At Attorney General's Office, Laura Wyatt serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,024.

Victoria Glover

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$156,000
Sub-department
Summer Clerk Program
Base pay
$156,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,000
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$75
Employee ID
615613

Victoria Glover works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Summer Clerk Program. Their status is part-time. Victoria earned $156,000 in 2026.

Pablo Varela

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$155,976
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$155,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,998
Employee ID
345398

Pablo Varela holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,976.

Robert Wilson

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$155,748
Sub-department
Memphis Office
Base pay
$155,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,748
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,979
Employee ID
470853

Robert Wilson holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Memphis Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,748.

Michael Wennerlund

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$155,088
Sub-department
Tax Attorney
Base pay
$155,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,088
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,924
Employee ID
660047

Michael Wennerlund works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Tax Attorney. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $155,088 in 2026.

Maria Strohbehn

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$154,368
Sub-department
Medicaid False Claims
Base pay
$154,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,368
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,864
Employee ID
583827

Maria Strohbehn holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Medicaid False Claims. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,368.

Nicholas Barca

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$153,864
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$153,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,864
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,822
Employee ID
162401

Nicholas Barca holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,864.