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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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Emily Knight

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$86,652
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$86,652
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,652
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,221
Employee ID
119825

Emily Knight 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 $86,652.

Gina Dowlen

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$86,424
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$86,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,424
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,202
Employee ID
155029

Gina Dowlen works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Gina earned $86,424 in 2026.

Jenny Winfree

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$85,500
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$85,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,500
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,125
Employee ID
120021

Jenny Winfree is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,500.

Dawn Leniger

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$84,792
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$84,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,792
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,066
Employee ID
162749

Dawn Leniger is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,792.

Lillian Valles

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$84,276
Sub-department
Treasury Claims
Base pay
$84,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,023
Employee ID
100841

Lillian Valles holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Treasury Claims. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,276.

Michelle Petrey

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$83,196
Sub-department
Federal Justice Grant
Base pay
$83,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,196
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,933
Employee ID
598768

Michelle Petrey is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Federal Justice Grant. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,196.

Dorothy Henry

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$82,596
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$82,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,596
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,883
Employee ID
122477

Dorothy Henry is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,596.

Mary Moran

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$82,416
Sub-department
Treasury Defense Counsel Com
Base pay
$82,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,416
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,868
Employee ID
140848

Mary Moran is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Treasury Defense Counsel Com. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,416.

Judy Jordan

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$79,260
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$79,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,260
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,605
Employee ID
102732

At Attorney General's Office, Judy Jordan serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,260.

Kathy Hendley

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$76,848
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$76,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,848
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,404
Employee ID
482150

Kathy Hendley works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Kathy earned $76,848 in 2026.

Tracy Davidson

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$76,320
Sub-department
Federal Justice Grant
Base pay
$76,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,320
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,360
Employee ID
130181

At Attorney General's Office, Tracy Davidson serves as a J Judicial Employee within Federal Justice Grant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,320.

Scarlette Black

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$76,188
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$76,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,188
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,349
Employee ID
120643

Scarlette Black works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Scarlette earned $76,188 in 2026.

Jamie Clements

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$76,188
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$76,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,188
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,349
Employee ID
494513

At Attorney General's Office, Jamie Clements serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,188.

Melissa Cook

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$76,188
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$76,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,188
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,349
Employee ID
501516

Melissa Cook is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,188.

Dawn Tignor

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$76,045
Sub-department
Summer Clerk Program
Base pay
$76,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,045
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$37
Employee ID
125938

At Attorney General's Office, Dawn Tignor serves as a J Judicial Employee within Summer Clerk Program. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,045.

Pamela Shelton

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$74,760
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$74,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,760
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,230
Employee ID
112285

Pamela Shelton 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 $74,760.

Kimberly Hayes

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$74,076
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$74,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,173
Employee ID
123260

Kimberly Hayes is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,076.

Dawnita Woodall

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$73,788
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$73,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,788
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,149
Employee ID
110487

Dawnita Woodall is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,788.

Alfonso Garcia

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$73,572
Sub-department
Bankruptcy
Base pay
$73,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,572
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,131
Employee ID
161649

Alfonso Garcia holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Bankruptcy. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,572.

Kelly Byrnes

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$73,080
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$73,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,080
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,090
Employee ID
421708

Kelly Byrnes 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 $73,080.

Tracy Taylor

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$72,888
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$72,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,074
Employee ID
410416

Tracy Taylor works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $72,888 in 2026.

Sierra Ragland

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$72,888
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$72,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,074
Employee ID
514816

At Attorney General's Office, Sierra Ragland serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,888.

Christie Black

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$72,864
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$72,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,864
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,072
Employee ID
572259

Christie Black works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Christie earned $72,864 in 2026.