Tennessee / Attorney General's Office

Agency file

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
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

$43,680$246,672+

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

Highest-paid first / page 2

Courtney Orr

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$200,424

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $200,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,424
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,702
Employee ID: 441537

Courtney Orr 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 $200,424.

Andrew Coulam

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$200,244

Sub-department: Ethics Legislation
Base pay: $200,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,244
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,687
Employee ID: 395658

At Attorney General's Office, Andrew Coulam serves as a J Judicial Employee within Ethics Legislation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,244.

Cynthia Paduch

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$200,184

Sub-department: Real Property
Base pay: $200,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,184
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,682
Employee ID: 154237

At Attorney General's Office, Cynthia Paduch serves as a J Judicial Employee within Real Property. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,184.

Stuart Wilson-Patton

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$199,104

Sub-department: Bankruptcy
Base pay: $199,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,104
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,592
Employee ID: 158991

Stuart Wilson-Patton is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Bankruptcy. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $199,104.

Heather Ross

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$198,036

Sub-department: Treasury Defense Counsel Com
Base pay: $198,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,036
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,503
Employee ID: 104262

Heather Ross is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Treasury Defense Counsel Com. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $198,036.

Lauren Lamberth

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$196,308

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $196,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,359
Employee ID: 101834

At Attorney General's Office, Lauren Lamberth serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,308.

Karen Stachowski

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$195,696

Sub-department: C Advocate Public Utilities
Base pay: $195,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,696
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,308
Employee ID: 113618

At Attorney General's Office, Karen Stachowski serves as a J Judicial Employee within C Advocate Public Utilities. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,696.

George May

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$194,880

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $194,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,880
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,240
Employee ID: 125370

George May 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 $194,880.

Donna Green

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$194,508

Sub-department: Treasury Defense Counsel Com
Base pay: $194,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,209
Employee ID: 623936

Donna Green holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Treasury Defense Counsel Com. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $194,508.

Leslie Byrd

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$193,464

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $193,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,464
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,122
Employee ID: 139288

Leslie Byrd is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $193,464.

James Gaylord

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$192,060

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $192,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,060
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16,005
Employee ID: 163469

At Attorney General's Office, James Gaylord serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,060.

Amanda Jordan

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$191,136

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $191,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,136
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,928
Employee ID: 379317

Amanda Jordan is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $191,136.

Marvin Clements

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$189,276

Sub-department: Bankruptcy
Base pay: $189,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,276
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,773
Employee ID: 114266

At Attorney General's Office, Marvin Clements serves as a J Judicial Employee within Bankruptcy. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,276.

Jonathan Shirley

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$188,172

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $188,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,681
Employee ID: 540221

Jonathan Shirley 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 $188,172.

Gabriel Krimm

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$187,068

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $187,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,068
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,589
Employee ID: 598607

Gabriel Krimm is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $187,068.

Matthew Kubicek

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$186,936

Sub-department: Treasury Defense Counsel Com
Base pay: $186,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,936
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,578
Employee ID: 653959

At Attorney General's Office, Matthew Kubicek serves as a J Judicial Employee within Treasury Defense Counsel Com. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,936.

Brian Phelps

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$186,936

Sub-department: CP Legal Services
Base pay: $186,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,936
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,578
Employee ID: 598745

At Attorney General's Office, Brian Phelps serves as a J Judicial Employee within Cp Legal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,936.

Shilina Brown

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$186,108

Sub-department: C Advocate Public Utilities
Base pay: $186,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,108
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,509
Employee ID: 101863

Shilina Brown works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within C Advocate Public Utilities. Their status is full-time. Shilina earned $186,108 in 2026.

Zachary Barker

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$185,520

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $185,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,520
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,460
Employee ID: 495835

Zachary Barker is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $185,520.

Melissa Brodhag

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$185,496

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $185,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,496
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,458
Employee ID: 159700

Melissa Brodhag works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $185,496 in 2026.

Vance Broemel

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$184,680

Sub-department: C Advocate Public Utilities
Base pay: $184,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,390
Employee ID: 127549

Vance Broemel holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within C Advocate Public Utilities. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,680.

Pamela Spicer

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$184,272

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $184,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,272
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,356
Employee ID: 485702

Pamela Spicer works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $184,272 in 2026.

Andrew Grams

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$183,492

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $183,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,291
Employee ID: 664908

Andrew Grams works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $183,492 in 2026.

Miranda Jones

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$183,396

Sub-department: E&C Legal Counsel
Base pay: $183,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,283
Employee ID: 522765

Miranda Jones is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within E&C Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $183,396.

Bruce Butler

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$183,384

Sub-department: Real Property
Base pay: $183,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,384
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,282
Employee ID: 162621

Bruce Butler is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Real Property. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $183,384.

Margaret Govan

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$183,096

Sub-department: Real Property
Base pay: $183,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,096
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,258
Employee ID: 124748

At Attorney General's Office, Margaret Govan serves as a J Judicial Employee within Real Property. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,096.

Leslie Fisher

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$183,024

Sub-department: Medicaid False Claims
Base pay: $183,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,024
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,252
Employee ID: 653957

Leslie Fisher works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Medicaid False Claims. Their status is full-time. Leslie earned $183,024 in 2026.

James Mckinnon

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$182,964

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $182,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,964
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,247
Employee ID: 597885

James Mckinnon is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $182,964.

Laura Mccloud

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$182,916

Sub-department: Bankruptcy
Base pay: $182,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,916
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,243
Employee ID: 147737

Laura Mccloud works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Bankruptcy. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $182,916 in 2026.

Lauren Travis

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$181,044

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $181,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,044
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,087
Employee ID: 593661

Lauren Travis works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Lauren earned $181,044 in 2026.

Jessica Berk

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$180,624

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $180,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,052
Employee ID: 664914

Jessica Berk 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 $180,624.

Bradford Telfeyan

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$180,624

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $180,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,052
Employee ID: 643973

Bradford Telfeyan works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Bradford earned $180,624 in 2026.

Benjamin Ball

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$180,612

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $180,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,612
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,051
Employee ID: 126713

Benjamin Ball is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $180,612.

Jeffrey Cadle

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$180,384

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $180,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,384
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,032
Employee ID: 590542

At Attorney General's Office, Jeffrey Cadle serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,384.

Piyavat Napatalung

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$180,048

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $180,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,048
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $15,004
Employee ID: 102693

At Attorney General's Office, Piyavat Napatalung serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,048.

Martha Mccampbell

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$179,964

Sub-department: Real Property
Base pay: $179,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,964
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $14,997
Employee ID: 573808

Martha Mccampbell is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Real Property. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $179,964.

Meghan Murphy

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$179,220

Sub-department: Treasury Defense Counsel Com
Base pay: $179,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,220
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $14,935
Employee ID: 465295

Meghan Murphy works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Treasury Defense Counsel Com. Their status is full-time. Meghan earned $179,220 in 2026.

Sara Sedgwick

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$177,944

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $177,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,944
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $86
Employee ID: 159725

Sara Sedgwick holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,944.

Ronald Coleman

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$176,340

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $176,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,340
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $14,695
Employee ID: 500469

Ronald Coleman is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $176,340.

Katherine Johnson

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp

$176,340

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $176,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,340
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $14,695
Employee ID: 478129

Katherine Johnson 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 $176,340.