Tennessee / Labor & Workforce Development
Agency file
The Labor & Workforce Development supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.
In 2026, this agency had 909 employees with median total compensation of $60,442; the highest distinct record was $243,468.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 909 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($60,442) — 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 $113,520 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $42,324. 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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Unemp Accounts Aud 2*/Labor & Workforce Development
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Kelly Jones works as a Unemp Accounts Aud 2* for Labor & Workforce Development within Employer Accounts. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $70,020 in 2026.
Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Cynthia Rich works as a Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 10. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $70,002 in 2026.
Elevator Inspector 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Charles Younce is a Elevator Inspector 2 at Labor & Workforce Development within Elevators. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,984.
Elevator Inspector 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Jay Liles is a Elevator Inspector 2 at Labor & Workforce Development within Elevators. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,984.
Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Ciara Cain serves as a Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1 within Lwia 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,904.
Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Dedrick Moore holds the role of Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 9. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,904.
Unemp Hearing Officer 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Barbara Ligon serves as a Unemp Hearing Officer 2 within Ui Appeals. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,888.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Labor & Workforce Development
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Vera Kirby works as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 for Labor & Workforce Development within Job Service Program Support. Their status is full-time. Vera earned $69,876 in 2026.
Employee Security Manager 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Charles Garner holds the role of Employee Security Manager 3 at Labor & Workforce Development within Claims Centers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,870.
Grants Program Manager/Labor & Workforce Development
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Taylor Lord works as a Grants Program Manager for Labor & Workforce Development within Job Service Program Support. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $69,778 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Labor & Workforce Development
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G Payne holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 5 at Labor & Workforce Development within Compliance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,588.
Occ Saf Specialist 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Phillip Hendricks holds the role of Occ Saf Specialist 3 at Labor & Workforce Development within Compliance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,274.
Boiler Inspector 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Alexander Cass works as a Boiler Inspector 3 for Labor & Workforce Development within Boilers. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $69,108 in 2026.
Unemp Hearing Officer 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Eric Davis holds the role of Unemp Hearing Officer 2 at Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Appeals. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,880.
Elevator Inspector 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Paul Mitchell holds the role of Elevator Inspector 2 at Labor & Workforce Development within Elevators. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,844.
Unemp Accounts Auditor Supervisor 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Andria Hampton is a Unemp Accounts Auditor Supervisor 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Employer Accounts. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,736.
Legal Assistant 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Matthew Keene works as a Legal Assistant 2 for Labor & Workforce Development within Wc Board of Appeals. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $68,491 in 2026.
Workers' Comp Ombudsmen/Labor & Workforce Development
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Susanne Laplante is a Workers' Comp Ombudsmen at Labor & Workforce Development within Benefit Review. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,472.
Unemp Program Specialist 4/Labor & Workforce Development
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Leah Dorton holds the role of Unemp Program Specialist 4 at Labor & Workforce Development within Claims Centers. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,424.
Unemp Program Specialist 4/Labor & Workforce Development
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Joseantonio Melton works as a Unemp Program Specialist 4 for Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Administration. Their status is full-time. Joseantonio earned $68,256 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Labor & Workforce Development
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Caycee Blaise is a Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Labor & Workforce Development within B & E Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,242.
Grants Program Manager/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Laura-Ann Venturini serves as a Grants Program Manager within Job Service Program Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,136.
Unemp Accounts Aud 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Jerry Sweafford holds the role of Unemp Accounts Aud 3 at Labor & Workforce Development within Employer Accounts. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,908.
Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Matthew Robison holds the role of Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,800.
Unemp Accounts Auditor Supervisor 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Pamela Shackleford holds the role of Unemp Accounts Auditor Supervisor 2 at Labor & Workforce Development within Employer Accounts. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,764.
Education Consultant 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Zachary Dime is a Education Consultant 3 at Labor & Workforce Development within Adult Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,692.
Workers' Comp Mediation Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development
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Sandra Haynes holds the role of Workers' Comp Mediation Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Benefit Review. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,660.
Workers' Comp Compliance Spec2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Melissa Norris works as a Workers' Comp Compliance Spec2 for Labor & Workforce Development within Workers' Comp Administrative. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $67,659 in 2026.
Workers' Comp Compliance Spec2/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Michelle Brocious serves as a Workers' Comp Compliance Spec2 within Uef. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,659.
Workers' Comp Mediation Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development
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Marilyn Vaughn works as a Workers' Comp Mediation Specialist for Labor & Workforce Development within Benefit Review. Their status is full-time. Marilyn earned $67,659 in 2026.
Workers' Comp Mediation Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development
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Hannah Epp works as a Workers' Comp Mediation Specialist for Labor & Workforce Development within Benefit Review. Their status is full-time. Hannah earned $67,659 in 2026.
Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Terell Clayton holds the role of Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 13. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,656.
Unemp Accounts Auditor Supervisor 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Jeri Noe is a Unemp Accounts Auditor Supervisor 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Employer Accounts. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,647.
Administrative Services Manager/Labor & Workforce Development
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Donald Cain is a Administrative Services Manager at Labor & Workforce Development within Finance & Facilities. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,644.
Unemp Accounts Auditor Supervisor 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Venus Riley works as a Unemp Accounts Auditor Supervisor 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Employer Accounts. Their status is full-time. Venus earned $67,632 in 2026.
Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Paul Hines works as a Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Job Service Program Support. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $67,596 in 2026.
Lwfd Division Director 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Thomas Ayers serves as a Lwfd Division Director 1 within Job Service Program Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,595.
Grants Program Manager/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, David Luttrell serves as a Grants Program Manager within Job Service Program Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,320.
Legal Assistant/Labor & Workforce Development
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Tina Woods holds the role of Legal Assistant at Labor & Workforce Development within Court of Workers' Comp. Claims. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,033.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Labor & Workforce Development
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Philip Brantley is a Administrative Services Assistant 5 at Labor & Workforce Development within Finance & Facilities. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,888.