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 16
Ss Interpreter/Education
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Paul Moore holds the role of Ss Interpreter at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,380.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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At Education, Amy Pannell serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Academic Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,200.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Allen Sargent is a Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,141.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Michael Green holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,099.
Education Consol Finance Consultant/Education
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Pamela Ciccarelli works as a Education Consol Finance Consultant for Education within Finance & Internal Operations. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $70,056 in 2026.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Vanessa Price works as a Education Consultant 2 for Education within College Career Technical Edu. Their status is full-time. Vanessa earned $70,020 in 2026.
Education Program Administrator 1/Education
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Andrew Arnold holds the role of Education Program Administrator 1 at Education within Education Freedom Scholarship. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,008.
Tpcsc Coordinator/Education
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Ariana Cahoon works as a Tpcsc Coordinator for Education within Charter Commission. Their status is full-time. Ariana earned $70,008 in 2026.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Leilah Mcmillian is a Education Consultant 3 at Education within College Career Technical Edu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,008.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Jason Murphy holds the role of Education Consultant 2 at Education within Non-Public Education Choice Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,008.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Brittany Slagle is a Education Consultant 3 at Education within College Career Technical Edu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,008.
Procurement Officer 3/Education
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Brian Trisdale is a Procurement Officer 3 at Education within Finance & Internal Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,924.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Education
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At Education, Patricia Benard serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 within Non-Public Education Choice Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,888.
Ss Administrative Services Manager/Education
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Amanda Lloyd works as a Ss Administrative Services Manager for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $69,861 in 2026.
Ss Education Consultant 2/Education
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Connie Robinson works as a Ss Education Consultant 2 for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Connie earned $69,775 in 2026.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Jennefer Smart holds the role of Education Consultant 2 at Education within Child Nutrition. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,665.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Pamela Lewis is a Education Consultant 2 at Education within Federal Programs and Oversight. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,504.
HR Generalist 2/Education
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At Education, Justin Burgess serves as a HR Generalist 2 within Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,122.
Ss Education Consultant 2/Education
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At Education, Briella Diaz serves as a Ss Education Consultant 2 within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,024.
Education Rgnl Academic Consultant/Education
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Robert Meade works as a Education Rgnl Academic Consultant for Education within Safe Schools. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $68,904 in 2026.
Ss Interpreter/Education
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Erin Roberson holds the role of Ss Interpreter at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,784.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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At Education, Brooke Ruoff serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Human Capital. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,484.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Abigail Laughman is a Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,225.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Caroline Thomas holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,082.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Education
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Darrika Morklithavong holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Education within Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,004.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Education
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Hope Diauto works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 for Education within Communications. Their status is full-time. Hope earned $67,944 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Jani Ward serves as a Special Schools Teacher within York Institute. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,944.
Ss Network Technician Specialist 3/Education
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Kenneth Byrd is a Ss Network Technician Specialist 3 at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,908.
Grants Program Manager/Education
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Kayla Michaud holds the role of Grants Program Manager at Education within Finance & Internal Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,788.
Sbe Administrative Assistant/Education
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Ormondria Jones holds the role of Sbe Administrative Assistant at Education within TN State Board of Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,008.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Kaitlyn Fowler holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,632.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Mackenzie Burgess works as a Education Consultant 2 for Education within Non-Public Education Choice Program. Their status is full-time. Mackenzie earned $66,504 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Crystal Rich holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,504.
Ss Interpreter/Education
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Kassandra Romo is a Ss Interpreter at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,408.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Theron Tevepaugh holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,391.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Melinda Delong works as a Education Consultant 2 for Education within Child Nutrition. Their status is full-time. Melinda earned $66,326 in 2026.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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At Education, Kate Kozawa serves as a Education Consultant 2 within Child Nutrition. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,326.
Education Consultant 2/Education
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Trista Snider works as a Education Consultant 2 for Education within Child Nutrition. Their status is full-time. Trista earned $66,326 in 2026.
Ss Food Service Manager 2/Education
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Doniyell Bullock works as a Ss Food Service Manager 2 for Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. Doniyell earned $66,324 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Katherine Estes holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within West TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,226.