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 Analyst/Higher Education Commission
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At Higher Education Commission, William Watson serves as a Thec Analyst within Lottery Scholarship Assessment. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,768.
Thec-Education & Research Specialist/Higher Education Commission
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At Higher Education Commission, Janet Walsh serves as a Thec-Education & Research Specialist within Postsecondary School Authority. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,800.
Thec-Academic Affairs Proj Manager/Higher Education Commission
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Maya Robinson holds the role of Thec-Academic Affairs Proj Manager at Higher Education Commission within Academic Affairs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,168.
Thec-Veterans Education Specialist/Higher Education Commission
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At Higher Education Commission, Katie Nixon-Thomas serves as a Thec-Veterans Education Specialist within Veterans Education_Payroll. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,856.
Thec Coordinator/Higher Education Commission
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Laura Gonzalez is a Thec Coordinator at Higher Education Commission within Central Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,724.
Thec-Gu Program Data Analyst/Higher Education Commission
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At Higher Education Commission, Aubreyanna Badon serves as a Thec-Gu Program Data Analyst within Gear Up TN. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,008.
Thec-Info Resource Supp Specialist/Higher Education Commission
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Timothy Mcgarr works as a Thec-Info Resource Supp Specialist for Higher Education Commission within Lottery Scholarship Assessment. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $69,864 in 2026.