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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
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 3

Jessica Davis

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$174,360
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$174,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,360
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,530
Employee ID
647201

At Attorney General's Office, Jessica Davis serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,360.

Wilson Buntin

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$173,184
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$173,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,184
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,432
Employee ID
156923

Wilson Buntin is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,184.

Virginia Adamson

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$172,980
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$172,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,980
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,415
Employee ID
592025

Virginia Adamson 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 $172,980.

Stephen Butler

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$172,320
Sub-department
Bankruptcy
Base pay
$172,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,320
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,360
Employee ID
114089

At Attorney General's Office, Stephen Butler serves as a J Judicial Employee within Bankruptcy. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,320.

William Mccormick

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$172,272
Sub-department
Bankruptcy
Base pay
$172,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,272
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,356
Employee ID
161511

William Mccormick works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Bankruptcy. Their status is full-time. William earned $172,272 in 2026.

Jordan Crews

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$171,048
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$171,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,048
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,254
Employee ID
487120

Jordan Crews is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $171,048.

Amber Barker

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$170,988
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$170,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,988
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,249
Employee ID
502906

Amber Barker 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 $170,988.

Katherine Carrigan

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$169,608
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$169,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,608
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Louise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,134
Employee ID
484945

Katherine Carrigan 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 $169,608.

Scott Bowers

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$169,572
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$169,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,572
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,131
Employee ID
537290

At Attorney General's Office, Scott Bowers serves as a J Judicial Employee within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,572.

Edwin Groves

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$169,524
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$169,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,524
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,127
Employee ID
496542

Edwin Groves works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Edwin earned $169,524 in 2026.

Ryan Mcgehee

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$169,524
Sub-department
C Advocate Public Utilities
Base pay
$169,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,524
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$14,127
Employee ID
123113

Ryan Mcgehee is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within C Advocate Public Utilities. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $169,524.

David Traeger

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$168,355
Sub-department
Summer Clerk Program
Base pay
$168,355
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,355
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Raymond

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$81
Employee ID
421225

David Traeger is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Summer Clerk Program. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $168,355.

Joseph Ahillen

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$166,692
Sub-department
E&C Legal Counsel
Base pay
$166,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,891
Employee ID
346999

Joseph Ahillen works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within E&C Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $166,692 in 2026.

Kelly Telfeyan

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$166,404
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$166,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,404
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,867
Employee ID
714223

Kelly Telfeyan 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 $166,404.

Gina Hantel

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$166,344
Sub-department
Bankruptcy
Base pay
$166,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,344
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,862
Employee ID
158899

Gina Hantel is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Bankruptcy. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $166,344.

Reed Smith

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$165,816
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$165,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,816
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,818
Employee ID
580025

Reed Smith works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Reed earned $165,816 in 2026.

Vijay Aluru

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$165,624
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$165,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,802
Employee ID
111407

Vijay Aluru 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 $165,624.

Amy Hollars

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$165,528
Sub-department
E&C Underground Storage Tank
Base pay
$165,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,794
Employee ID
336831

Amy Hollars holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within E&C Underground Storage Tank. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,528.

Melanie Thomas

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$164,424
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$164,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,424
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,702
Employee ID
655558

Melanie Thomas works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Administration. Their status is full-time. Melanie earned $164,424 in 2026.

Lacy Wilber

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$163,236
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$163,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,236
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,603
Employee ID
157705

Lacy Wilber is a J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $163,236.

Tyler Sanders

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$162,588
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$162,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,588
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,549
Employee ID
473161

Tyler Sanders 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 $162,588.

Shayna Abrams

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$162,288
Sub-department
Tobacco Legal Counsel
Base pay
$162,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,288
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,524
Employee ID
160672

Shayna Abrams holds the role of J Judicial Employee at Attorney General's Office within Tobacco Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,288.

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.

Joanna Roberts

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$153,120
Sub-department
Bankruptcy
Base pay
$153,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,120
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,760
Employee ID
381297

Joanna Roberts works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Bankruptcy. Their status is full-time. Joanna earned $153,120 in 2026.

Todd Winters

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$151,824
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$151,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,824
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Eric

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,652
Employee ID
473420

Todd Winters 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 $151,824.

Marilyn Guirguis

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$151,284
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$151,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,284
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,607
Employee ID
603182

Marilyn Guirguis 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 $151,284.

Leah Traub

J Judicial Employee/Attorney General's Office

2026 total comp
$151,212
Sub-department
Treasury Claims
Base pay
$151,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,601
Employee ID
639732

Leah Traub works as a J Judicial Employee for Attorney General's Office within Treasury Claims. Their status is full-time. Leah earned $151,212 in 2026.