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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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Robert Melching

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
Research Planning & Develop
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
472615

Robert Melching is a Trooper at Safety within Research Planning & Develop. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,728.

Dustin Menzies

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
462471

Dustin Menzies holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,728.

Mark Norlien

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
504817

Mark Norlien is a Trooper at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,728.

Joseph Olivas

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
423450

Joseph Olivas works as a Trooper for Safety within Thp District 3. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $97,728 in 2026.

David Shannon

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Blake

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
410717

David Shannon holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,728.

Harrison Stanley

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
THP District 4
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
499182

At Safety, Harrison Stanley serves as a Trooper within Thp District 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,728.

Ethan Storms

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
THP District 8
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
499930

At Safety, Ethan Storms serves as a Trooper within Thp District 8. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,728.

Logan Vandergriff

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
THP District 4
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
504766

Logan Vandergriff is a Trooper at Safety within Thp District 4. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,728.

Louis Walker

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
Training
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
499088

Louis Walker is a Trooper at Safety within Training. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,728.

Sam Wendorff

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
456293

Sam Wendorff holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,728.

Kyle Turner

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$97,728
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$97,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,144
Employee ID
498831

Kyle Turner works as a Trooper for Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $97,728 in 2026.

Don Downs

Digital Media/Publication Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$96,546
Sub-department
Public Information Office
Base pay
$93,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,546
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Phelps

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,753
Employee ID
654820

At Safety, Don Downs serves as a Digital Media/Publication Director within Public Information Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,546.

Christin Stickel

Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Safety

2026 total comp
$95,771
Sub-department
Homeland Security Admin
Base pay
$93,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,771
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Rebecca Miller

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,793
Employee ID
455388

At Safety, Christin Stickel serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 3 within Homeland Security Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,771.

Patrick White

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$95,652
Sub-department
THP District 14
Base pay
$95,652
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,652
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,971
Employee ID
166520

Patrick White holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Thp District 14. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,652.

Christian Beauregard

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$95,532
Sub-department
THP District 4
Base pay
$95,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,532
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Josiah

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,961
Employee ID
574172

Christian Beauregard works as a Thp Sergeant for Safety within Thp District 4. Their status is full-time. Christian earned $95,532 in 2026.

Deborah Dolan

HR Manager 2/Safety

2026 total comp
$95,472
Sub-department
Human Resources
Base pay
$95,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,472
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$46
Employee ID
127639

Deborah Dolan holds the role of HR Manager 2 at Safety within Human Resources. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,472.

Marlo Mason

Safety Program Manager/Safety

2026 total comp
$95,457
Sub-department
Driver License Administration
Base pay
$93,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,277
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,457
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,765
Employee ID
397881

Marlo Mason is a Safety Program Manager at Safety within Driver License Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,457.

Ashton Rowland

Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Safety

2026 total comp
$94,537
Sub-department
Human Resources
Base pay
$90,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,021
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,537
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,543
Employee ID
363378

Ashton Rowland holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Safety within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,537.

Arlene Middaugh

Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Safety

2026 total comp
$94,537
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$90,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,021
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,537
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,543
Employee ID
524965

At Safety, Arlene Middaugh serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,537.

Brian Jones

Thp Dispatcher Manager/Safety

2026 total comp
$94,288
Sub-department
THP Dispatch
Base pay
$94,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,288
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,857
Employee ID
138983

Brian Jones holds the role of Thp Dispatcher Manager at Safety within Thp Dispatch. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,288.

Mark Stafford

Thp Dispatcher Manager/Safety

2026 total comp
$94,156
Sub-department
THP Dispatch
Base pay
$94,156
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,156
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,846
Employee ID
154709

Mark Stafford is a Thp Dispatcher Manager at Safety within Thp Dispatch. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,156.

Elbert Baker

Asset Management Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,788
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$91,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,240
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,788
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,629
Employee ID
102955

Elbert Baker works as a Asset Management Director for Safety within Administration. Their status is full-time. Elbert earned $93,788 in 2026.

Chas Billiter

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 7
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
514812

Chas Billiter works as a Trooper for Safety within Thp District 7. Their status is full-time. Chas earned $93,528 in 2026.

Nathan Breeze

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
Interdiction Plus
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ross

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
514851

Nathan Breeze is a Trooper at Safety within Interdiction Plus. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,528.

Da Juan Clark

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Traycel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
591607

Da Juan Clark is a Trooper at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,528.

David Dacosta

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Davidevich

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
514880

David Dacosta is a Trooper at Safety within Thp District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,528.

Brandon Jones

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 2
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Cee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
591608

Brandon Jones holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Thp District 2. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,528.

Joshua Roberts

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 5
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Clarence

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
393288

Joshua Roberts holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Thp District 5. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,528.

Tiaira Webster

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Leann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
515064

Tiaira Webster works as a Trooper for Safety within Thp District 3. Their status is full-time. Tiaira earned $93,528 in 2026.

Brandon Carnell

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 4
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Kyle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
504417

Brandon Carnell is a Trooper at Safety within Thp District 4. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,528.

Joshua Barner

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 5
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Eugene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
591599

Joshua Barner is a Trooper at Safety within Thp District 5. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,528.

Michael Brown

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 4
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,921
Employee ID
423430

At Safety, Michael Brown serves as a Trooper within Thp District 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,528.

Christopher Coker

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Don

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
514867

Christopher Coker works as a Trooper for Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $93,528 in 2026.

Robert Dierks

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 2
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
William Bryson

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
591609

Robert Dierks is a Trooper at Safety within Thp District 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,528.

Timothy Gossett

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 2
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
496168

Timothy Gossett holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Thp District 2. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,528.

Joseph Grandstaff

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 3
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
489006

Joseph Grandstaff holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Thp District 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,528.

Freddy Hart

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
462442

Freddy Hart holds the role of Trooper at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,528.

Mitchell Jackson

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
Interdiction Plus
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Blake

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
514956

Mitchell Jackson is a Trooper at Safety within Interdiction Plus. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,528.

Dean Kujawa

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
THP District 1
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Daniel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
514960

At Safety, Dean Kujawa serves as a Trooper within Thp District 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,528.

Abasse Meite

Trooper/Safety

2026 total comp
$93,528
Sub-department
Motor Carrier Grant
Base pay
$93,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,794
Employee ID
515069

Abasse Meite works as a Trooper for Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. Abasse earned $93,528 in 2026.