Tennessee / Higher Education Commission
Agency file
The Higher Education Commission operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 71 employees with median total compensation of $97,008; the highest distinct record was $276,060.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 71 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($97,008) — 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 $179,136 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,184. 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
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Thec-Admin Assistant 4/Higher Education Commission
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Rosie Padgett is a Thec-Admin Assistant 4 at Higher Education Commission within Central Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,036.
Thec-Admin Services Manager/Higher Education Commission
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Noemi Sanchez De Hampton works as a Thec-Admin Services Manager for Higher Education Commission within Fiscal Affairs. Their status is full-time. Noemi earned $68,772 in 2026.
Thec-Admin Assistant 4/Higher Education Commission
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Melissa Stevenson works as a Thec-Admin Assistant 4 for Higher Education Commission within Lottery Scholarship Assessment. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $66,348 in 2026.
Thec-Reentry Senior Recreation Navigator/Higher Education Commission
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Johanna Miller holds the role of Thec-Reentry Senior Recreation Navigator at Higher Education Commission within Interdepartmental Grants. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,184.
Thec-External Relations Coordinator/Higher Education Commission
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At Higher Education Commission, Savannah Brewer serves as a Thec-External Relations Coordinator within System Fiscal Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,004.