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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
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

$20,704$158,628+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Wesley Stafford

Thp Captain/Safety

2026 total comp
$158,628
Sub-department
Research Planning & Develop
Base pay
$158,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,628
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,219
Employee ID
136123

Wesley Stafford works as a Thp Captain for Safety within Research Planning & Develop. Their status is full-time. Wesley earned $158,628 in 2026.

Joe Terry

Thp Captain/Safety

2026 total comp
$158,628
Sub-department
THP District 4
Base pay
$158,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,628
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,219
Employee ID
135855

Joe Terry is a Thp Captain at Safety within Thp District 4. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,628.

Krystal Thaxter

Thp Captain/Safety

2026 total comp
$158,628
Sub-department
Recruitment Accreditation Div
Base pay
$158,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,628
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,219
Employee ID
102352

Krystal Thaxter works as a Thp Captain for Safety within Recruitment Accreditation Division. Their status is full-time. Krystal earned $158,628 in 2026.

Patrick Turner

Thp Captain/Safety

2026 total comp
$158,628
Sub-department
THP District 7
Base pay
$158,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,628
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,219
Employee ID
125428

Patrick Turner is a Thp Captain at Safety within Thp District 7. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,628.

Christy Wallace

Thp Captain/Safety

2026 total comp
$158,628
Sub-department
Training
Base pay
$158,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,628
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$13,219
Employee ID
368928

Christy Wallace holds the role of Thp Captain at Safety within Training. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,628.

Jennifer Boyd

Safety Strat Initiatives Dr/Safety

2026 total comp
$155,187
Sub-department
Commissioners Office
Base pay
$148,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,315
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,187
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,406
Employee ID
321691

Jennifer Boyd works as a Safety Strat Initiatives Dr for Safety within Commissioners Office. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $155,187 in 2026.

Alyssa Grimes

Talent Management Director Senior/Safety

2026 total comp
$154,882
Sub-department
Human Resources
Base pay
$148,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,882
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Faye

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,359
Employee ID
408515

At Safety, Alyssa Grimes serves as a Talent Management Director Senior within Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,882.

Leah Begley

Senior Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$154,814
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$148,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,814
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,371
Employee ID
114572

Leah Begley works as a Senior Associate Counsel for Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. Leah earned $154,814 in 2026.

Justin Boyd

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$151,063
Sub-department
Critical Incident ResponseTeam
Base pay
$151,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,063
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,589
Employee ID
134281

At Safety, Justin Boyd serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Critical Incident Responseteam. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,063.

Michael Cummins

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$151,063
Sub-department
Special Operations
Base pay
$151,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,063
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,589
Employee ID
163837

Michael Cummins is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Special Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,063.

Timothy Hearn

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$151,063
Sub-department
Critical Incident ResponseTeam
Base pay
$151,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,063
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,589
Employee ID
134127

Timothy Hearn is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Critical Incident Responseteam. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,063.

Bradley Lund

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$151,063
Sub-department
Highway Patrol Aviation
Base pay
$151,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,063
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,589
Employee ID
118062

Bradley Lund holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Highway Patrol Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,063.

John Collier

Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$149,760
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$149,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,760
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$72
Employee ID
104718

John Collier holds the role of Associate Counsel at Safety within Legal Division. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,760.

Robert Broome

Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$149,115
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$142,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,339
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,115
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,898
Employee ID
144410

Robert Broome is a Associate Counsel at Safety within Legal Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $149,115.

Angela Jones

Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$149,115
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$142,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,339
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,115
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,898
Employee ID
118491

At Safety, Angela Jones serves as a Associate Counsel within Legal Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,115.

Dustin Brandon

Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$149,115
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$142,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,339
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,115
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,898
Employee ID
392942

Dustin Brandon works as a Associate Counsel for Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. Dustin earned $149,115 in 2026.

Michael Bolton

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$148,344
Sub-department
THP District 14
Base pay
$148,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,344
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,362
Employee ID
160457

At Safety, Michael Bolton serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 14. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,344.

Patrick Dilday

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$148,344
Sub-department
THP District 14
Base pay
$148,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,344
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,362
Employee ID
447535

Patrick Dilday is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 14. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $148,344.

Anthony Johnson

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$148,344
Sub-department
THP District 14
Base pay
$148,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,344
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,362
Employee ID
368608

At Safety, Anthony Johnson serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 14. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,344.

Anthony Honeycutt

Driver Services Senior Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$147,648
Sub-department
Driver License Administration
Base pay
$144,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,648
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,648
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,000
Employee ID
466931

At Safety, Anthony Honeycutt serves as a Driver Services Senior Director within Driver License Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,648.

Harold Stewart

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$144,561
Sub-department
OfficeProfAccountability
Base pay
$144,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,561
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,047
Employee ID
106567

At Safety, Harold Stewart serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Officeprofaccountability. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,561.

Danielle Young

Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$143,221
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$137,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,989
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,221
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marquie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,436
Employee ID
533907

Danielle Young is a Associate Counsel at Safety within Legal Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,221.

Christopher Osbourn

Statistics Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$142,915
Sub-department
Research Planning & Develop
Base pay
$139,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,915
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,624
Employee ID
164032

At Safety, Christopher Osbourn serves as a Statistics Director within Research Planning & Develop. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,915.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.