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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stephen Ellis

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
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$11,528
Employee ID
134422

At Safety, Stephen Ellis serves as a Thp Lieutenant within Thp District 7. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $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.

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.

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.

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.

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.