Tennessee / Safety
Agency file
The Safety is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 2,115 employees with median total compensation of $75,048; the highest distinct record was $257,456.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,115 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,048) — 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 $119,052 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,224. 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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Deputy Commissioner 2/Safety
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At Safety, Gus Hutto serves as a Deputy Commissioner 2 within Legal Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $257,456.
Deputy Commissioner 2/Safety
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Lester Dolente is a Deputy Commissioner 2 at Safety within Commissioners Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $257,438.
Thp Colonel/Safety
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James Perry holds the role of Thp Colonel at Safety within Colonels Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $238,380.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Safety
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At Safety, Russell Shoup serves as a Assistant Commissioner 2 within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $211,944.
General Counsel 2/Safety
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Elizabeth Stroecker holds the role of General Counsel 2 at Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $207,276.
Thp Lieutenant Colonel/Safety
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Jimmie Johnson is a Thp Lieutenant Colonel at Safety within Colonels Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $206,148.
Thp Lieutenant Colonel/Safety
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Michael Mcalister is a Thp Lieutenant Colonel at Safety within Colonels Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $206,148.
Thp Lieutenant Colonel/Safety
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Timothy Spicer holds the role of Thp Lieutenant Colonel at Safety within Colonels Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $206,148.
HR Director 3/Safety
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Brian Hughes is a HR Director 3 at Safety within Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $204,080.
Chief Budget Officer/Safety
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Sonya Hadley works as a Chief Budget Officer for Safety within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Sonya earned $204,038 in 2026.
Audit Director 3/Safety
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At Safety, Sharron Waugh serves as a Audit Director 3 within Administrative - Internal Audit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $190,534.
HR Director 2/Safety
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Jennifer Boyd holds the role of HR Director 2 at Safety within Commissioners Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,502.
Communications Director/Safety
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John Pack holds the role of Communications Director at Safety within Public Information Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,000.
TN Highway Safety Office Director/Safety
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Clyde Lewis is a TN Highway Safety Office Director at Safety within Thso State. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $184,327.
Senior Associate Counsel/Safety
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Lizabeth Hale works as a Senior Associate Counsel for Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. Lizabeth earned $183,227 in 2026.
Thp Major/Safety
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Roy Brown is a Thp Major at Safety within Colonels Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,824.
Thp Major/Safety
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Christopher Dye holds the role of Thp Major at Safety within Colonels Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,824.
Thp Major/Safety
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Andrew Goolsby works as a Thp Major for Safety within Colonels Office. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $181,824 in 2026.
Thp Major/Safety
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At Safety, Travis Plotzer serves as a Thp Major within Colonels Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,824.
Thp Major/Safety
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Wayne Sellers works as a Thp Major for Safety within Colonels Office. Their status is full-time. Wayne earned $181,824 in 2026.
Thp Major/Safety
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At Safety, George Smith serves as a Thp Major within Colonels Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,824.
Thp Major/Safety
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At Safety, Stacey Wood-Heatherly serves as a Thp Major within Colonels Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,824.
Thp Captain/Safety
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Robert Johnson holds the role of Thp Captain at Safety within Critical Incident Responseteam. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,222.
Wireless Community Director/Safety
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Jeffery Gray holds the role of Wireless Community Director at Safety within Communication Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,063.
Senior Associate Counsel/Safety
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Gerry Crownover is a Senior Associate Counsel at Safety within Legal Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $171,188.
Senior Associate Counsel/Safety
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Rachel Rieger holds the role of Senior Associate Counsel at Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,185.
Senior Associate Counsel/Safety
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Karen Litwin works as a Senior Associate Counsel for Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $171,168 in 2026.
Senior Associate Counsel/Safety
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Sandra Braber-Grove works as a Senior Associate Counsel for Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $171,159 in 2026.
Senior Associate Counsel/Safety
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Casey Goggin is a Senior Associate Counsel at Safety within Legal Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,900.
Thp Captain/Safety
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Jacob Stielow holds the role of Thp Captain at Safety within Officeprofaccountability. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,766.
Driver Services Executive Director/Safety
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At Safety, Tiffanie Morgan serves as a Driver Services Executive Director within Driver License Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,898.
Chief Immigration Enf Officer/Safety
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Patrick Hubbard works as a Chief Immigration Enf Officer for Safety within Immigration Enforcement Sect. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $159,420 in 2026.
Thp Captain/Safety
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Jacob Blackwell works as a Thp Captain for Safety within Thp District 3. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $158,628 in 2026.
Thp Captain/Safety
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At Safety, Brandon Douglas serves as a Thp Captain within Highway Patrol Administrative Supportsrvc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,628.
Thp Captain/Safety
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Allen England is a Thp Captain at Safety within Cve Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,628.
Thp Captain/Safety
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At Safety, Cecil Harvey serves as a Thp Captain within Thp District 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,628.
Thp Captain/Safety
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Kevin Kimbrough is a Thp Captain at Safety within Thp District 5. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,628.
Thp Captain/Safety
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Bruce Mccarley is a Thp Captain at Safety within Thp District 8. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,628.
Thp Captain/Safety
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Eric Miller works as a Thp Captain for Safety within Thp District 1. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $158,628 in 2026.
Thp Captain/Safety
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Billy Pierce works as a Thp Captain for Safety within Thp District 6. Their status is full-time. Billy earned $158,628 in 2026.