Tennessee / Education
Agency file
The Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 988 employees with median total compensation of $78,246; the highest distinct record was $285,378.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 988 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,246) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,227 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $37,980. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 15
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Brandi Dunford holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,918.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Education
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At Education, Kendra Hayes serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 within Textbook Commission. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,800.
Procurement Officer 3/Education
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Denise Edwards works as a Procurement Officer 3 for Education within Finance & Internal Operations. Their status is full-time. Denise earned $73,560 in 2026.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Dana Blakey holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education within Standards and Materials. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,500.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Crystal Applewhite works as a Education Consultant 2 for Education within College Career Technical Edu. Their status is full-time. Crystal earned $73,416 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Jennifer Hall works as a Special Schools Teacher for Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $73,385 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Selena Wood holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,385.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Lillian Morris works as a Education Consultant 3 for Education within Research. Their status is full-time. Lillian earned $73,358 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Donald Smith is a Special Schools Teacher at Education within York Institute. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,778.
Ss Physical Therapist/Education
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At Education, Sarah Sneed serves as a Ss Physical Therapist within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,771.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Melissa Hawkins works as a Special Schools Teacher for Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $72,625 in 2026.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Tabatha Siddiqi is a Education Consultant 3 at Education within Academic Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,604.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Brenna Perkins is a Education Consultant 3 at Education within School Models-Iea. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,504.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Education
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At Education, Harrison Ford serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within College Career Technical Edu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,490.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Stuart Watson holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education within College Career Technical Edu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,468.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Kristin Flint works as a Special Schools Teacher for Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. Kristin earned $72,447 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Victoria Clinch serves as a Special Schools Teacher within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,388.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Bennett Wilson holds the role of Education Consultant 2 at Education within Safe Schools. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,368.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Julia Scott is a Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,303.
Education Consultant 1/Education
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Stephanie Wolaver holds the role of Education Consultant 1 at Education within Federal Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,252.
Education Consultant 1/Education
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April Keel is a Education Consultant 1 at Education within Non-Public Education Choice Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,249.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Katherine Sanders works as a Education Consultant 2 for Education within College Career Technical Edu. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $72,249 in 2026.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Zachary Buchanan is a Education Consultant 2 at Education within College Career Technical Edu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,248.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Lynsey Paul holds the role of Education Consultant 2 at Education within Child Nutrition. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,248.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Carla Boulton is a Education Consultant 2 at Education within College Career Technical Edu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,120.
Ss Education Consultant 2/Education
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Kristina Bernhardt works as a Ss Education Consultant 2 for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Kristina earned $72,036 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Angela Beaty works as a Special Schools Teacher for Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $71,998 in 2026.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Emily Sanford holds the role of Education Consultant 4 at Education within Human Capital. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,904.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Education
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Artina Fossett works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Education within Federal Programs and Oversight. Their status is full-time. Artina earned $71,649 in 2026.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Leslie Watson works as a Education Consultant 2 for Education within Federal Programs and Oversight. Their status is full-time. Leslie earned $71,637 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Education
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Anna Hall works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 for Education within Policy and Legislative Affairs. Their status is full-time. Anna earned $71,520 in 2026.
HR Generalist 2/Education
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At Education, Jodie Hyde serves as a HR Generalist 2 within Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,449.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Barbie Miller is a Special Schools Teacher at Education within West TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,165.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Danielle Holden is a Education Consultant 3 at Education within Accountability. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,004.
Education Consultant 1/Education
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Kimberly Bonds holds the role of Education Consultant 1 at Education within Non-Public Education Choice Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,906.
Ss Administrative Services Manager/Education
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Dennis Swaney is a Ss Administrative Services Manager at Education within West TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,820.
Ss Education Consultant 2/Education
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Carly Phillips is a Ss Education Consultant 2 at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,810.
Ss Administrative Services Manager/Education
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At Education, Melony Davis serves as a Ss Administrative Services Manager within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,644.
Education Licensure Analyst/Education
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Stephanie Johnson is a Education Licensure Analyst at Education within Human Capital. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,595.
Ss Education Consultant 3/Education
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Heather Oakes holds the role of Ss Education Consultant 3 at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,422.