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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 4

Travis Raines

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
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
119851

Travis Raines works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Highway Patrol Administrative Supportsrvc. Their status is full-time. Travis earned $138,336 in 2026.

Jarrett Ramsey

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
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
117497

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

David Roark

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
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
140968

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

Brandon Rogers

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
O

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
423466

Brandon Rogers 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.

Daniel Ruskey

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
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
154111

Daniel Ruskey works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 1. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $138,336 in 2026.

Cory Russell

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
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
144119

Cory Russell is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Thanapong Sakarapanee

Thp Lieutenant/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,336
Sub-department
Motorcycle Safety Education
Base pay
$138,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,336
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
135342

Thanapong Sakarapanee is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Motorcycle Safety Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Thomas Seymour

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
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
126292

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

Kevin Smith

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
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
163930

Kevin Smith is a Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,336.

Russell Smith

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
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
153183

Russell Smith works as a Thp Lieutenant for Safety within Thp District 1. Their status is full-time. Russell earned $138,336 in 2026.

Dwayne Stanford

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
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
115588

Dwayne Stanford 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.

Monty Terry

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
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
148506

Monty Terry holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 7. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

Aussie Thaxter

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
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
114361

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

Jason Thompson

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
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
125210

At Safety, Jason Thompson serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 7. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Wayne Tidwell

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
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
129592

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

Derrick Watson

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
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
147037

Derrick Watson holds the role of Thp Lieutenant at Safety within Thp District 5. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,336.

Jeffrey Webb

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
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
140051

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

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.

Timothy Wolfenbarger

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
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
130925

At Safety, Timothy Wolfenbarger serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 5. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,336.

Rachel Riley-Coe

Driver Services Senior Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$138,000
Sub-department
Driver License Administration
Base pay
$138,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,000
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,500
Employee ID
351450

Rachel Riley-Coe is a Driver Services Senior Director at Safety within Driver License Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,000.

Carrie Brock

HR Director 1/Safety

2026 total comp
$136,864
Sub-department
Human Resources
Base pay
$131,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,824
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,864
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,920
Employee ID
125993

Carrie Brock works as a HR Director 1 for Safety within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Carrie earned $136,864 in 2026.

Erim Sarinoglu

Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$135,257
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$129,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,741
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,257
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,793
Employee ID
623782

Erim Sarinoglu works as a Associate Counsel for Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. Erim earned $135,257 in 2026.

Erik Sharp

Aviation Maintenance Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$135,000
Sub-department
Highway Patrol Aviation
Base pay
$135,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,000
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Norman

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,250
Employee ID
706132

Erik Sharp holds the role of Aviation Maintenance Director at Safety within Highway Patrol Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.

Michael Boshers

Safety Facilities Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$134,557
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$128,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,641
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,557
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,743
Employee ID
126932

Michael Boshers works as a Safety Facilities Director for Safety within Administration. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $134,557 in 2026.

Amber White

Driver's License Issuance Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$133,366
Sub-department
Driver License Administration
Base pay
$130,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,578
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,366
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,899
Employee ID
463768

Amber White is a Driver's License Issuance Director at Safety within Driver License Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,366.

Sarah Koon

Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$133,124
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$129,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,124
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Katherine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,828
Employee ID
508153

Sarah Koon holds the role of Associate Counsel at Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,124.

James Waugh

Associate Counsel/Safety

2026 total comp
$132,792
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$132,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,792
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,066
Employee ID
523776

At Safety, James Waugh serves as a Associate Counsel within Legal Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,792.

Graham Tudor

Legislative Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$132,411
Sub-department
Legal Division
Base pay
$129,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,655
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,411
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,813
Employee ID
532738

Graham Tudor is a Legislative Director at Safety within Legal Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,411.

Charles Rushing

Wireless Community Manager 2/Safety

2026 total comp
$130,200
Sub-department
Communication Operations
Base pay
$130,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,200
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,850
Employee ID
666598

Charles Rushing is a Wireless Community Manager 2 at Safety within Communication Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,200.

Christopher Logan

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$130,005
Sub-department
Special Operations
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,005
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
155659

At Safety, Christopher Logan serves as a Thp Sergeant within Special Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,005.

John Mcfarland

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$130,005
Sub-department
Critical Incident ResponseTeam
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,005
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
110401

John Mcfarland holds the role of Thp Sergeant at Safety within Critical Incident Responseteam. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,005.

Joshua Page

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$130,005
Sub-department
Special Operations
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,005
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
392800

Joshua Page works as a Thp Sergeant for Safety within Special Operations. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $130,005 in 2026.

Ryan Quinn

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$130,005
Sub-department
Highway Patrol Aviation
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,005
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
366036

Ryan Quinn holds the role of Thp Sergeant at Safety within Highway Patrol Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,005.

Paul Sanders

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$130,005
Sub-department
Critical Incident ResponseTeam
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,005
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
410507

Paul Sanders holds the role of Thp Sergeant at Safety within Critical Incident Responseteam. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,005.

Maureen Velez

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$130,005
Sub-department
Critical Incident ResponseTeam
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,005
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
160399

At Safety, Maureen Velez serves as a Thp Sergeant within Critical Incident Responseteam. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,005.

Philip Warren

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$130,005
Sub-department
Critical Incident ResponseTeam
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,005
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,834
Employee ID
160797

At Safety, Philip Warren serves as a Thp Sergeant within Critical Incident Responseteam. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,005.

William Quinn

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$129,060
Sub-department
THP District 14
Base pay
$129,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,060
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,755
Employee ID
392793

William Quinn works as a Thp Sergeant for Safety within Thp District 14. Their status is full-time. William earned $129,060 in 2026.

Anthony Sherron

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$129,060
Sub-department
THP District 14
Base pay
$129,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,060
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,755
Employee ID
136071

Anthony Sherron is a Thp Sergeant at Safety within Thp District 14. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,060.

Caitlin Medling

Thp Dispatch Director/Safety

2026 total comp
$125,696
Sub-department
THP Dispatch
Base pay
$122,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,948
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,696
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,229
Employee ID
403604

Caitlin Medling holds the role of Thp Dispatch Director at Safety within Thp Dispatch. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,696.

Toby Carter

Thp Sergeant/Safety

2026 total comp
$124,409
Sub-department
OfficeProfAccountability
Base pay
$124,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,409
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,367
Employee ID
160095

Toby Carter works as a Thp Sergeant for Safety within Officeprofaccountability. Their status is full-time. Toby earned $124,409 in 2026.