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 2
Leg Chief Clk/Parliamentarian/Legislature
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Daniel Hicks is a Leg Chief Clk/Parliamentarian at Legislature within Office of the Chief Clerk. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $190,092.
Leg Attorney 3/Legislature
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Donna Fogarty is a Leg Attorney 3 at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $189,432.
Leg Facilities Management Director/Legislature
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Patrick Kelly is a Leg Facilities Management Director at Legislature within Legislative Office Building. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $188,940.
Leg Attorney 5/Legislature
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Sean Mcminn is a Leg Attorney 5 at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $187,752.
Leg Librarian/Legislature
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Thomas Weeks holds the role of Leg Librarian at Legislature within Legislative Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,932.
Leg Audio/Visual Prod Director/Legislature
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Jesse Alvey is a Leg Audio/Visual Prod Director at Legislature within Office of the Chief Clerk. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $183,984.
Leg Audio/Visual Prod Director/Legislature
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Kenneth Carpenter works as a Leg Audio/Visual Prod Director for Legislature within Office of the Chief Clerk. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $183,324 in 2026.
Senior Leg Advisor/Legislature
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Luke Gustafson holds the role of Senior Leg Advisor at Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $176,760.
Leg Attorney 3/Legislature
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Jo Robertson works as a Leg Attorney 3 for Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. Their status is full-time. Jo earned $168,072 in 2026.
Leg Attorney 3/Legislature
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Lovin Crutchfield is a Leg Attorney 3 at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $162,816.
Leg Information Technician Project Manager/Legislature
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Alan Osborne works as a Leg Information Technician Project Manager for Legislature within Leg Information Services and Sales. Their status is full-time. Alan earned $161,124 in 2026.
Executive Assistant-Lt Gov/Legislature
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Deborah Martin works as a Executive Assistant-Lt Gov for Legislature within Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $156,744 in 2026.
Leg Software Developer-Adv/Legislature
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Susan Britt holds the role of Leg Software Developer-Adv at Legislature within Leg Information Services and Sales. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,001.
Leg Network Ops Adminr-Adv/Legislature
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Brian Warner works as a Leg Network Ops Adminr-Adv for Legislature within Leg Information Services and Sales. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $151,644 in 2026.
Leg Software Developer-Adv/Legislature
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At Legislature, Michael Day serves as a Leg Software Developer-Adv within Leg Information Services and Sales. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,556.
Chief Engrossing Clerk-Senate/Legislature
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At Legislature, Jordan Young serves as a Chief Engrossing Clerk-Senate within Office of the Chief Engineer Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,600.
Leg Journal Administrator/Legislature
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At Legislature, Nanette Mitchell serves as a Leg Journal Administrator within Office of the Chief Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,132.
Leg Senior Policy Researcher/Legislature
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At Legislature, Jacqueline Nash serves as a Leg Senior Policy Researcher within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,540.
Leg Director of Policy and Research/Legislature
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At Legislature, Forrest Barnwell-Hagemeyer serves as a Leg Director of Policy and Research within Office of the Speaker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,336.
Leg Policy Advisor 1/Legislature
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At Legislature, Jeremy Maxwell serves as a Leg Policy Advisor 1 within House Research Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,656.
Legislative Facility Manager/Legislature
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Kenny Crowson works as a Legislative Facility Manager for Legislature within Legislative Office Building. Their status is full-time. Kenny earned $138,192 in 2026.
Senior Leg Advisor/Legislature
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Matthew Cook holds the role of Senior Leg Advisor at Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,000.
Leg Network Ops Adminr-Int/Legislature
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Donal Haggard is a Leg Network Ops Adminr-Int at Legislature within Leg Information Services and Sales. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,808.
Leg Communication Director/Legislature
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Connor Grady works as a Leg Communication Director for Legislature within Office of the Speaker. Their status is full-time. Connor earned $134,292 in 2026.
Republican Press Secretary/Legislature
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Molly Gormley holds the role of Republican Press Secretary at Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,052.
Chief Engrossing Clerk-House/Legislature
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Harry Glass holds the role of Chief Engrossing Clerk-House at Legislature within Office of the Chief Engineer Clerk. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,152.
Legislative Assistant 3/Legislature
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Robbie Farmer works as a Legislative Assistant 3 for Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. Robbie earned $133,068 in 2026.
Leg Legislative Assistant-Lead/Legislature
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Debra Webb works as a Leg Legislative Assistant-Lead for Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. Debra earned $132,732 in 2026.
Executive Assistant-Joint/Legislature
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Leonora Kellman is a Executive Assistant-Joint at Legislature within Legislative Office Building. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,492.
Executive Administrative Asst-Ldrship/Legislature
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At Legislature, Brenda Lusk serves as a Executive Administrative Asst-Ldrship within Senate Legislative Expense. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,108.
Engrossing Clerk/Legislature
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Beverly Williams is a Engrossing Clerk at Legislature within Office of the Chief Engineer Clerk. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,048.
Leg Policy Advisor 1/Legislature
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At Legislature, Mirna Skopljak serves as a Leg Policy Advisor 1 within House Research Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,556.
Office and Resource Manager/Legislature
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Brian Heath works as a Office and Resource Manager for Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $130,020 in 2026.
Leg Researcher 3-Legal/Legislature
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Laresha Bland is a Leg Researcher 3-Legal at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,744.
Leg Administrative Assistant Director/Legislature
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Breanna Delabre is a Leg Administrative Assistant Director at Legislature within Legislative Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,168.
House Leg Director of Operations/Legislature
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Allison Weir holds the role of House Leg Director of Operations at Legislature within Office of the Speaker. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,532.
Legislative Assistant 3/Legislature
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Patricia Farmer holds the role of Legislative Assistant 3 at Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,496.
Executive Assistant for Police & Res/Legislature
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Erwin Aguilera holds the role of Executive Assistant for Police & Res at Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,328.
Leg Software Developer-Adv/Legislature
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Jane Wallace holds the role of Leg Software Developer-Adv at Legislature within Leg Information Services and Sales. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,668.
Leg Budget Analysis Specialist 3/Legislature
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At Legislature, Roark Brown serves as a Leg Budget Analysis Specialist 3 within Legislative Budget Analysis. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,260.