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-Fiscal Manager/Higher Education Commission
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Emily Curtis is a Thec-Fiscal Manager at Higher Education Commission within Central Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,376.
Thec-Senior Compliance Counsel/Higher Education Commission
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Ryan Arrington works as a Thec-Senior Compliance Counsel for Higher Education Commission within Dpsa_Sara. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $92,256 in 2026.
Thec-Director Data Management/Higher Education Commission
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At Higher Education Commission, Blake Walker serves as a Thec-Director Data Management within Lottery Scholarship Assessment. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,088.
Thec-Director/Higher Education Commission
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Miranda Miller holds the role of Thec-Director at Higher Education Commission within Interdepartmental Grants. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,868.
Thec-Director/Higher Education Commission
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Penelope Starr works as a Thec-Director for Higher Education Commission within Veterans Education_Payroll. Their status is full-time. Penelope earned $89,856 in 2026.
Thec Coordinator/Higher Education Commission
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Ronald Cunningham holds the role of Thec Coordinator at Higher Education Commission within Postsecondary School Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,872.
Thec-Gu a Director Statewide Services/Higher Education Commission
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Dustin Rawls is a Thec-Gu a Director Statewide Services at Higher Education Commission within Gear Up TN. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,208.
Thec Director Academic Affairs/Higher Education Commission
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Joshua Nave is a Thec Director Academic Affairs at Higher Education Commission within Academic Affairs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,252.
Thec-Accountant/Higher Education Commission
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At Higher Education Commission, Kayla Joyner serves as a Thec-Accountant within Fiscal Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,592.
Thec-Director/Higher Education Commission
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At Higher Education Commission, Irina Goodall serves as a Thec-Director within Veterans Education_Payroll. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,220.