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Safety

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$165.7M
Employees
2,115
Median total
$75,048
Highest record
$257,456

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,989 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$342 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$41,224
$51,720
$75,048
$102,132
$119,052

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).

Largest job titles

Trooper
928 · $78,432
Thp Sergeant
152 · $119,052
Thp Lieutenant
83 · $138,336

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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Similar departments

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

Employees

Page 1

Stephen Owens

Customer Service Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$140,823
Sub-department
Customer Service Division
Base pay
$137,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,303
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,823
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,460
Employee ID
531837

Stephen Owens holds the role of Customer Service Director at Safety within Customer Service Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,823.

Benjamin Williams

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Highway Patrol Adm SupportSrvc
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
100939

Benjamin Williams is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Highway Patrol Administrative Supportsrvc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

James Burnette

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 2
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
144090

James Burnette works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 2. Their status is full-time. James earned $138,336 in 2026.

David Bush

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 6
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
142382

David Bush holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

William Butler

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 4
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
121225

William Butler holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 4. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

Bryant Campbell

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
111394

Bryant Campbell is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Charles Caplinger

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 6
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
153084

Charles Caplinger is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 6. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Jeffrey Appleba

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 2
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
109663

At Safety, Jeffrey Appleba serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Alex Barger

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 2
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
400906

Alex Barger works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 2. Their status is full-time. Alex earned $138,336 in 2026.

Traci Barrett

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 5
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
152607

Traci Barrett works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 5. Their status is full-time. Traci earned $138,336 in 2026.

Jeremy Austin

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 6
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
149334

Jeremy Austin is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 6. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Mark Azbill

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 8
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
149237

Mark Azbill works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 8. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $138,336 in 2026.

Chandler Beard

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
142093

At Safety, Chandler Beard serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Motor Carrier Grant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Chad Bilbrey

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
149120

Chad Bilbrey is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Adam Bowman

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 1
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
113767

At Safety, Adam Bowman serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Jeffery Boyd

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
152268

Jeffery Boyd is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Christopher Brooks

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
462422

Christopher Brooks holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

William Bruce

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 1
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
120269

William Bruce holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 1. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

Jeffrey Buchanan

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Training
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
126819

Jeffrey Buchanan holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

Martin Brown

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 6
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
116395

Martin Brown works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 6. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $138,336 in 2026.

Paul Clendenen

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 1
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
408234

Paul Clendenen holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 1. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

Caleb Cooper

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 8
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
423452

Caleb Cooper holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 8. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

Tommy Cooper

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Research Planning & Develop
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
392820

At Safety, Tommy Cooper serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Research Planning & Develop. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Dennis Drumwright

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
126676

At Safety, Dennis Drumwright serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Motor Carrier Grant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Wayne Dunkleman

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
100910

Wayne Dunkleman works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 3. Their status is full-time. Wayne earned $138,336 in 2026.

Michael Edwards

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 7
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
137573

Michael Edwards works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 7. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $138,336 in 2026.

Randy Euler

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 2
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
138746

At Safety, Randy Euler serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Jeromy Edwards

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 8
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
152329

Jeromy Edwards holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 8. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

Charles Forsythe

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 8
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
138809

Charles Forsythe is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 8. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Jason Flatt

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 6
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
118019

At Safety, Jason Flatt serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 6. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

James Fillers

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
110737

James Fillers works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. James earned $138,336 in 2026.

William Futrell

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 8
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
126881

At Safety, William Futrell serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 8. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Raymond Gaskill

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Pupil Transportation
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
122328

At Safety, Raymond Gaskill serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Pupil Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Khalat Ghazi

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 2
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
410487

Khalat Ghazi works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 2. Their status is full-time. Khalat earned $138,336 in 2026.

Robert Greer

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 5
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
134101

Robert Greer works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 5. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $138,336 in 2026.

William Head

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Research Planning & Develop
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
112876

William Head works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Research Planning & Develop. Their status is full-time. William earned $138,336 in 2026.

Jennifer Hicks

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
462435

Jennifer Hicks is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Christopher Hosick

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 8
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
102277

At Safety, Christopher Hosick serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 8. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Randall Huckeby

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
THP District 1
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
134715

At Safety, Randall Huckeby serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Carey Hixson

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
138357

Carey Hixson holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.