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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

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Katelynn Sampson

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 1
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
724174

Katelynn Sampson is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,141.

Derekica Short

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 4
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
706829

At Safety, Derekica Short serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,141.

Michelle Siv

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 4
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Sivorn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
711033

At Safety, Michelle Siv serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,141.

Stephanie Smith

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 4
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
720380

Stephanie Smith holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 4. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,141.

Denise Stewart

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
704027

At Safety, Denise Stewart serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,141.

Tamela Sykes

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 4
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
709007

At Safety, Tamela Sykes serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,141.

Nichelle Ursery

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
717416

Nichelle Ursery holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,141.

Lekyah Vann

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 1
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
U

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
698747

Lekyah Vann works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 1. Their status is full-time. Lekyah earned $40,141 in 2026.

Carson Walden

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
710020

Carson Walden holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,141.

Tiffany Smith

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 1
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
640847

Tiffany Smith works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 1. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $40,141 in 2026.

Evone Harris

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
720473

Evone Harris is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,141.

Alexander Davis

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$40,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,345
Employee ID
664846

At Safety, Alexander Davis serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,141.

Kendall Gates

Safety Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$40,141
Sub-department
DL Information Processing
Base pay
$39,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$865
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,141
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,273
Employee ID
430331

At Safety, Kendall Gates serves as a Safety Examiner within Dl Information Processing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,141.

Rada Shockley

Safety Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$39,972
Sub-department
DL Information Processing
Base pay
$39,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,972
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Gonzell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,331
Employee ID
507835

Rada Shockley works as a Safety Examiner for Safety within Dl Information Processing. Their status is full-time. Rada earned $39,972 in 2026.

Ebonye Shelton

Safety Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$39,848
Sub-department
DL Information Processing
Base pay
$38,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$908
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,848
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Velvett

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,245
Employee ID
419428

At Safety, Ebonye Shelton serves as a Safety Examiner within Dl Information Processing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,848.

Patricia Lewis

Secretary/Safety

2026 total comp
$39,576
Sub-department
Financial Responsibility
Base pay
$39,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,298
Employee ID
338788

Patricia Lewis holds the role of Secretary at Safety within Financial Responsibility. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,576.

Cynthia Clark

Safety Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$39,564
Sub-department
Handgun Permits
Base pay
$39,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,564
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,297
Employee ID
477836

At Safety, Cynthia Clark serves as a Safety Examiner within Handgun Permits. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,564.

Austin Hale

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$39,552
Sub-department
Driver License District 5
Base pay
$39,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,552
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,296
Employee ID
616599

At Safety, Austin Hale serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 5. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,552.

Karen Murphy

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$39,552
Sub-department
Driver License District 1
Base pay
$39,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,552
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,296
Employee ID
619480

At Safety, Karen Murphy serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,552.

Mary Boyd

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$39,125
Sub-department
Driver License District 7
Base pay
$39,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,125
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$19
Employee ID
537014

Mary Boyd is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 7. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,125.

Tiffany Cunningham

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$39,125
Sub-department
Driver License District 2
Base pay
$39,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,125
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Lanier

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$19
Employee ID
598551

Tiffany Cunningham holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 2. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,125.

Chaiswanna Adams

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 4
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
625209

Chaiswanna Adams holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 4. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,976.

Trenisa Anderson

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 8
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
625210

Trenisa Anderson holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 8. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,976.

Desmon Duckworth

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 4
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
627630

At Safety, Desmon Duckworth serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,976.

Lorna Harmon

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 2
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Leahan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
615308

At Safety, Lorna Harmon serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,976.

Haley Hoosier

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
627482

At Safety, Haley Hoosier serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,976.

Hannah Langley

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 6
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
622252

Hannah Langley works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. Hannah earned $38,976 in 2026.

Andrea Mack-Robinson

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Janice

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
617282

Andrea Mack-Robinson is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,976.

Jennifer Manton

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 5
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
618371

At Safety, Jennifer Manton serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 5. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,976.

Madison Meadows

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 5
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Faith

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
626728

Madison Meadows works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 5. Their status is full-time. Madison earned $38,976 in 2026.

Cynthia Millis

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
104215

At Safety, Cynthia Millis serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,976.

Tammie Parsley

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 8
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Renea

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
626853

Tammie Parsley works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 8. Their status is full-time. Tammie earned $38,976 in 2026.

Reesa Sauceman

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Sub-department
Driver License District 5
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,248
Employee ID
626770

Reesa Sauceman works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 5. Their status is full-time. Reesa earned $38,976 in 2026.

Dawn Gilley

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,917
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$38,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,917
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$19
Employee ID
638418

Dawn Gilley holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,917.

Lisabeth Coffman

Safety Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,882
Sub-department
Financial Responsibility
Base pay
$37,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$914
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,882
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,164
Employee ID
546980

Lisabeth Coffman is a Safety Examiner at Safety within Financial Responsibility. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,882.

Rhonda Young

Safety Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,880
Sub-department
DL Information Processing
Base pay
$37,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$912
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,164
Employee ID
422990

Rhonda Young is a Safety Examiner at Safety within Dl Information Processing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,880.

Rachel Bryan

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,854
Sub-department
Driver License District 6
Base pay
$37,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,854
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,157
Employee ID
640875

Rachel Bryan is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 6. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,854.

Penrawee Gelfo

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,854
Sub-department
Driver License District 3
Base pay
$37,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,854
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,157
Employee ID
640332

Penrawee Gelfo works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 3. Their status is full-time. Penrawee earned $38,854 in 2026.

Martha Pearson

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,845
Sub-department
Driver License District 6
Base pay
$37,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$961
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,845
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,157
Employee ID
636538

Martha Pearson holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,845.

Kimberly Claridy

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp
$38,829
Sub-department
Driver License District 6
Base pay
$37,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$945
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,829
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,157
Employee ID
633251

Kimberly Claridy works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $38,829 in 2026.