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.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Driver Services District Manager/Safety
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Isabel Wilson is a Driver Services District Manager at Safety within Driver License District 5. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,000.
Thp Dispatcher Supervisor/Safety
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At Safety, Christina Bolen serves as a Thp Dispatcher Supervisor within Thp Dispatch. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,531.
Driver Control Manager 1/Safety
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Karen Chapman is a Driver Control Manager 1 at Safety within Financial Responsibility. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,459.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Safety
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Tiffany Franciosi works as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 for Safety within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $62,400 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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Gregory Feldser holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Safety within Research Planning & Develop. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,376.
Thp Dispatcher/Safety
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Autumn Spakes holds the role of Thp Dispatcher at Safety within Thp Dispatch. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,344.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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Edward Dowd is a Radio Communications Technician 3 at Safety within Communication Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,191.
Payroll & Benefits Specialist/Safety
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At Safety, Makalya Fuller serves as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,836.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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John Thomas works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Safety within Driver License District 1. Their status is full-time. John earned $61,830 in 2026.
Safety Hearing Officer/Safety
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Joseph Knipper holds the role of Safety Hearing Officer at Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,635.
Auditor 3/Safety
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Jonathan Pollard holds the role of Auditor 3 at Safety within Quality Assurance Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,620.
Auditor 3/Safety
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At Safety, Ross Lampright serves as a Auditor 3 within Administrative - Internal Audit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,620.
Administrative Assistant 3/Safety
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Lauren Pedigo holds the role of Administrative Assistant 3 at Safety within Commissioners Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,583.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Safety
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Eric Burlingame holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 5 at Safety within Cdi Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,536.
Thp Dispatcher Supervisor/Safety
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Carl Mcfarland holds the role of Thp Dispatcher Supervisor at Safety within Thp Dispatch. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,474.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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Pamela Smith holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Safety within Thp District 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,442.
Training Officer 1/Safety
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At Safety, Robin Lindsey serves as a Training Officer 1 within Cdi Grant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,425.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Stephanie Davis is a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Driver License District 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,535.
HR Generalist 2/Safety
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Gregory Tate works as a HR Generalist 2 for Safety within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $60,476 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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Lori Schlecht works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Safety within Administrative - Internal Audit. Their status is full-time. Lori earned $60,468 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Safety
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Beena Sagayaraj works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Safety within Cdi Grant. Their status is full-time. Beena earned $60,466 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Safety
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Neelima Volety works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Safety within Cdi Grant. Their status is full-time. Neelima earned $60,464 in 2026.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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Adam Forsythe holds the role of Radio Communications Technician 3 at Safety within Communication Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,372.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Kimberly Brooks holds the role of Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Driver License District 5. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,288.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Lashinda Frazier is a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Driver License District 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,179.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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Frank Rodriguez works as a Radio Communications Technician 3 for Safety within Communication Operations. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $60,096 in 2026.
School Bus Inspector 2/Safety
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At Safety, Vernon Thomas serves as a School Bus Inspector 2 within Pupil Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,052.
Auditor 3/Safety
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Kathleen Davis works as a Auditor 3 for Safety within Administrative - Internal Audit. Their status is full-time. Kathleen earned $60,000 in 2026.
Auditor 3/Safety
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Jace Ross is a Auditor 3 at Safety within Administrative - Internal Audit. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,000.
Safety Handgun Program Manager/Safety
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Jonathan Medlin is a Safety Handgun Program Manager at Safety within Handgun Permits. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,916.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Misty Avery is a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Driver License District 8. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,868.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Astor Sapp works as a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 for Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. Astor earned $59,755 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Safety
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Jill Watkins works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Safety within Highway Patrol Administrative Supportsrvc. Their status is full-time. Jill earned $59,561 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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At Safety, Christopher Wates serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Legal Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,495.
Driver's License Examiner/Safety
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Dewuanna Crutcher holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 2. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,459.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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At Safety, Duane Park serves as a Radio Communications Technician 3 within Communication Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,412.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Michelle Crooker holds the role of Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Dl Information Processing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,321.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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Cindy Siegler works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Safety within Thp District 8. Their status is full-time. Cindy earned $59,230 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Safety
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At Safety, Colleen Huckaby serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Highway Patrol Administrative Supportsrvc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,230.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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Lois Cox holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,192.