Tennessee / Legislature
Agency file
The Legislature is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.
In 2026, this agency had 486 employees with median total compensation of $74,352; the highest distinct record was $413,920.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 486 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,352) — 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 $162,816 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,062. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Matthew Hayes is a Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $413,920.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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At Legislature, George Jackson serves as a Sergeant at Arms within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $413,920.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Mathilon Gordon is a Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $360,536.
Chief Clerk-Senate/Legislature
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Russell Humphrey is a Chief Clerk-Senate at Legislature within Office of the Chief Clerk. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $280,452.
Chief of Staff-Senate/Legislature
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Rick Nicholson holds the role of Chief of Staff-Senate at Legislature within Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $276,444.
Chief Clerk-House/Legislature
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At Legislature, Tamara Letzler serves as a Chief Clerk-House within Office of the Chief Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $275,256.
Leg Legal Services Director/Legislature
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Karen Garrett is a Leg Legal Services Director at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $274,056.
Chief of Staff-House/Legislature
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At Legislature, Kevin Johnson serves as a Chief of Staff-House within Office of the Speaker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $266,892.
Leg Administration Director/Legislature
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At Legislature, Krista Carsner serves as a Leg Administration Director within Legislative Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $258,324.
Leg Legal Services Director/Legislature
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At Legislature, Anastasia Campbell serves as a Leg Legal Services Director within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $256,212.
Leg House Ethics Counsel/Legislature
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Douglas Himes holds the role of Leg House Ethics Counsel at Legislature within Office of the Chief Clerk. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $245,964.
Leg Information Systems Director/Legislature
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Vinay Dattu works as a Leg Information Systems Director for Legislature within Leg Information Services and Sales. Their status is full-time. Vinay earned $239,508 in 2026.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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At Legislature, Ronnie Townes serves as a Sergeant at Arms within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $238,160.
Chief Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Bobby Trotter holds the role of Chief Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $234,915.
Leg Attorney 5/Legislature
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At Legislature, Douglas Garrett serves as a Leg Attorney 5 within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $233,724.
Leg Attorney 5/Legislature
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Elizabeth Insogna works as a Leg Attorney 5 for Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $233,580 in 2026.
Leg Attorney 5/Legislature
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Megan Moore is a Leg Attorney 5 at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $233,580.
Leg Revisor of Statutes/Legislature
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Jamie Shanks holds the role of Leg Revisor of Statutes at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $233,532.
Leg Attorney 5/Legislature
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Joel Hayes is a Leg Attorney 5 at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $231,816.
Leg Attorney 4/Legislature
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James Mundy works as a Leg Attorney 4 for Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. Their status is full-time. James earned $224,724 in 2026.
Deputy Chief Clerk/Legislature
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Alan Whittington is a Deputy Chief Clerk at Legislature within Office of the Chief Clerk. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $214,488.
Leg Attorney 4/Legislature
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Matthew King is a Leg Attorney 4 at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $212,280.
Budget Analysis Dir-Senate/Legislature
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Catherine Haire works as a Budget Analysis Dir-Senate for Legislature within Legislative Budget Analysis. Their status is full-time. Catherine earned $211,368 in 2026.
Leg Attorney 4/Legislature
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Kasey Washburn is a Leg Attorney 4 at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $207,588.
Senior Leg Advisor/Legislature
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Lauren Agee is a Senior Leg Advisor at Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $205,380.
Leg Attorney 4/Legislature
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Joshua Houston works as a Leg Attorney 4 for Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $205,224 in 2026.
Budget Analysis Dir-House/Legislature
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Jessica Himes is a Budget Analysis Dir-House at Legislature within Legislative Budget Analysis. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $200,424.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Mark Davanport works as a Sergeant at Arms for Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. Their status is part-time. Mark earned $197,600 in 2026.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Robert Schlafly works as a Sergeant at Arms for Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. Their status is part-time. Robert earned $197,600 in 2026.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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John Schuler holds the role of Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,600.
Leg Communication Director/Legislature
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Adam Kleinheider holds the role of Leg Communication Director at Legislature within Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,312.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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At Legislature, Deadrick Grimes serves as a Sergeant at Arms within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,286.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Lyman Hawkins is a Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,286.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Johnny Mcdonald is a Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,286.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Reuben Sanders works as a Sergeant at Arms for Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. Their status is part-time. Reuben earned $192,286 in 2026.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Tony Townsend works as a Sergeant at Arms for Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. Their status is part-time. Tony earned $192,286 in 2026.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Terry Vantrease is a Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,286.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Donnie Williams is a Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,286.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
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Thomas Woodard is a Sergeant at Arms at Legislature within Sergeant at Arms and Pages. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,286.
Leg Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislature
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Chase Johnson is a Leg Deputy Chief of Staff at Legislature within Office of the Lieutenant Governor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $191,280.