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 24
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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At Education, Tammy Bundshuh serves as a Special Schools Education Assistant within York Institute. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,520.
Ss Substitute Teacher-Tsd/Education
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Rhonda Andrews holds the role of Ss Substitute Teacher-Tsd at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,485.
Ss Custodial Worker Supervisor 1/Education
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Vicky Hall is a Ss Custodial Worker Supervisor 1 at Education within York Institute. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $35,482.
Ss Youth Service Worker 1/Education
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Khadejeh Fatheddin is a Ss Youth Service Worker 1 at Education within TN School for Blind. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $35,360.
Ss Youth Service Worker 2/Education
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Stephanie Leazer works as a Ss Youth Service Worker 2 for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $35,268 in 2026.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Leilani Henry is a Special Schools Education Assistant at Education within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $35,148.
Ss Cook 1/Education
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Penny Hickman is a Ss Cook 1 at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $35,148.
Ss Cook 1/Education
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Connor Mitchell is a Ss Cook 1 at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $35,148.
Ss Custodial Worker 2/Education
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Stephen Crutchfield holds the role of Ss Custodial Worker 2 at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,025.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Michelle Trott holds the role of Special Schools Education Assistant at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,016.
Ss Youth Service Worker 2/Education
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Shane Dever holds the role of Ss Youth Service Worker 2 at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,752.
Ss Security Guard/Education
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Robert Boyd works as a Ss Security Guard for Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $34,476 in 2026.
Ss Youth Service Worker 1/Education
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Carrie Carlisle is a Ss Youth Service Worker 1 at Education within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,368.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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William Stamper works as a Special Schools Education Assistant for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. William earned $34,368 in 2026.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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At Education, Kristin Day serves as a Special Schools Education Assistant within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,200.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Ashley Freeman works as a Special Schools Education Assistant for Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $34,200 in 2026.
Ss Security Guard/Education
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At Education, Michael Perry serves as a Ss Security Guard within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,116.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Christine Carr is a Special Schools Education Assistant at Education within West TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,068.
Ss Youth Service Worker 1/Education
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London Williams is a Ss Youth Service Worker 1 at Education within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,068.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Mary Kearns works as a Special Schools Education Assistant for Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $34,032 in 2026.
Ss Youth Service Worker 1/Education
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Maria Scroggins is a Ss Youth Service Worker 1 at Education within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,864.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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At Education, Amanda Frater serves as a Special Schools Education Assistant within West TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,720.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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At Education, Faythe Stallings serves as a Special Schools Education Assistant within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,703.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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At Education, Freya Nola serves as a Special Schools Education Assistant within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,670.
Ss Custodial Worker 2/Education
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Perry Piercey Jr works as a Ss Custodial Worker 2 for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Perry earned $33,650 in 2026.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Larry Carnell holds the role of Special Schools Education Assistant at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,300.
Ss Youth Service Worker 1/Education
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At Education, Tia Fitzpatrick serves as a Ss Youth Service Worker 1 within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,276.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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At Education, Robin Sanderson serves as a Special Schools Education Assistant within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,276.
Ss Youth Service Worker 1/Education
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Michael Williams holds the role of Ss Youth Service Worker 1 at Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,276.
Ss Youth Service Worker 1/Education
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Samantha Sharber holds the role of Ss Youth Service Worker 1 at Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,168.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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At Education, Lori Martin serves as a Special Schools Education Assistant within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,964.
Ss Cook 2/Education
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At Education, Calvisha Steele serves as a Ss Cook 2 within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,923.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Chelsea Cox holds the role of Special Schools Education Assistant at Education within West TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,808.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Kennedi Holbert is a Special Schools Education Assistant at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $32,508.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Terrica Franklin holds the role of Special Schools Education Assistant at Education within West TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,421.
Ss Youth Service Worker 1/Education
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David Gamble holds the role of Ss Youth Service Worker 1 at Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,400.
Ss Food Service Worker/Education
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Erin Holt works as a Ss Food Service Worker for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Erin earned $32,330 in 2026.
Ss Grounds Worker 2/Education
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Taeshawn Gary works as a Ss Grounds Worker 2 for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Taeshawn earned $32,052 in 2026.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Emily Ratliff is a Special Schools Education Assistant at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $31,728.
Special Schools Education Assistant/Education
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Shivon Schmitz works as a Special Schools Education Assistant for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Shivon earned $31,488 in 2026.