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Associate Counsel

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

22 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $130,004, above the department median of $50,886.

Employees
22
Total payroll
$2.8M
Role median
$130,004
Agency median
$50,886
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$105,480$139,056+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Tennessee

Associate Counsel is held in 24 Tennessee departments. In Human Services, the median of $130,004 ranks #9 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Wildlife Resources
$136,893 · 2
Agriculture
$133,545 · 1
Safety
$132,958 · 14
Children's Services
$132,778 · 80
Transportation
$129,263 · 4
Tenncare
$128,628 · 45
Human Resources
$128,484 · 3

Median total compensation for the Associate Counsel role in other Tennesseedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Associate Counsel beyond Tennessee

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Tennessee, the median of $128,628 ranks #1 of 3. See Associate Counsel across all of Tennessee

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Median total compensation for comparable Associate Counselroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Marjorie Cameron

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$139,056
Sub-department
App and Hearings Petition Rev
Base pay
$135,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,336
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,310
Employee ID
371808

Marjorie Cameron is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within App and Hearings Petition Rev. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,056.

Allison Jennings

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$139,055
Sub-department
Office of Gen Counsel Field
Base pay
$135,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,055
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,310
Employee ID
139138

Allison Jennings is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,055.

Kathryn Cearley

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$139,051
Sub-department
App & Hearings Case Prep Admin
Base pay
$135,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,331
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,051
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,310
Employee ID
112392

Kathryn Cearley works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within App & Hearings Case Prep Administrative. Their status is full-time. Kathryn earned $139,051 in 2026.

Jeffrey Blackshear

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$139,051
Sub-department
Asst Comm General Counsel-HRPD
Base pay
$135,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,331
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,051
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,310
Employee ID
125104

At Human Services, Jeffrey Blackshear serves as a Associate Counsel within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,051.

Robin Littlefield

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$139,050
Sub-department
App and Hearings Petition Rev
Base pay
$135,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,330
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,050
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,310
Employee ID
371882

Robin Littlefield holds the role of Associate Counsel at Human Services within App and Hearings Petition Rev. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,050.

Joanna Douglass

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$139,049
Sub-department
App & Hearings Case Prep Admin
Base pay
$135,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,329
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,049
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,310
Employee ID
338390

At Human Services, Joanna Douglass serves as a Associate Counsel within App & Hearings Case Prep Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,049.

Andrea Brewer

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$137,572
Sub-department
Child Support Field Operations
Base pay
$134,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,292
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,572
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,190
Employee ID
396548

Andrea Brewer is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within Child Support Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,572.

Nicole Armstrong

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$135,537
Sub-department
Office of Gen Counsel Field
Base pay
$132,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,537
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,030
Employee ID
100298

Nicole Armstrong works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. Their status is full-time. Nicole earned $135,537 in 2026.

Tracy S Smith

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$133,199
Sub-department
Office of Gen Counsel Field
Base pay
$130,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,191
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,199
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
143175

Tracy S Smith works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $133,199 in 2026.

Angela Huddleston

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$133,197
Sub-department
Asst Comm General Counsel-HRPD
Base pay
$130,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,189
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,197
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
111785

Angela Huddleston holds the role of Associate Counsel at Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,197.

Christine Muirgaen

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$131,224
Sub-department
Office of Gen Counsel Field
Base pay
$128,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,076
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,224
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,679
Employee ID
111923

At Human Services, Christine Muirgaen serves as a Associate Counsel within Office of General Counsel Field. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,224.

Nicholas Robinson

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$128,784
Sub-department
App & Hearings Case Prep Admin
Base pay
$125,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,084
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,784
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,475
Employee ID
368892

Nicholas Robinson is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within App & Hearings Case Prep Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,784.

Toni-Ann Buono

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$127,416
Sub-department
Asst Comm General Counsel-HRPD
Base pay
$127,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,416
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,618
Employee ID
568218

Toni-Ann Buono works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. Toni-Ann earned $127,416 in 2026.

Christopher Conner

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$126,887
Sub-department
Office of Gen Counsel Field
Base pay
$123,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,975
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,887
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Clarence

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,326
Employee ID
596524

Christopher Conner holds the role of Associate Counsel at Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,887.

Candice Jones

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$124,368
Sub-department
Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay
$124,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,368
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,501
Employee ID
152273

At Human Services, Candice Jones serves as a Associate Counsel within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,368.

Andrew Love

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$124,368
Sub-department
App & Hearings Case Prep Admin
Base pay
$124,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,368
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Berrien

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,364
Employee ID
136736

Andrew Love works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within App & Hearings Case Prep Administrative. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $124,368 in 2026.

Francis Bass

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$122,592
Sub-department
Office of Gen Counsel Field
Base pay
$122,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,592
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,216
Employee ID
137357

Francis Bass works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. Their status is full-time. Francis earned $122,592 in 2026.

Kenneth Stutts

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$122,592
Sub-department
App and Hearings Petition Rev
Base pay
$122,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,592
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,216
Employee ID
429591

Kenneth Stutts is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within App and Hearings Petition Rev. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,592.

Susan Whittemore

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$122,592
Sub-department
Asst Comm General Counsel-HRPD
Base pay
$122,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,592
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Alexa

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,216
Employee ID
115642

At Human Services, Susan Whittemore serves as a Associate Counsel within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,592.

Gloria Crawford

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$114,876
Sub-department
Asst Comm General Counsel-HRPD
Base pay
$114,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,876
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,573
Employee ID
582277

Gloria Crawford works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. Gloria earned $114,876 in 2026.

William Woods

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$112,704
Sub-department
Asst Comm General Counsel-HRPD
Base pay
$112,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,704
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Parker

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,392
Employee ID
627622

William Woods holds the role of Associate Counsel at Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,704.

Thomas Harmon

Associate Counsel/Human Services

2026 total comp
$105,480
Sub-department
Child Support Field Operations
Base pay
$105,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,480
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,790
Employee ID
663321

Thomas Harmon is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within Child Support Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,480.