Tennessee / Safety
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 37
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Misty Avery is a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Driver License District 8. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,868.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Astor Sapp works as a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 for Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. Astor earned $59,755 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Safety
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Jill Watkins works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Safety within Highway Patrol Administrative Supportsrvc. Their status is full-time. Jill earned $59,561 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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At Safety, Christopher Wates serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Legal Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,495.
Driver's License Examiner/Safety
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Dewuanna Crutcher holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 2. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,459.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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At Safety, Duane Park serves as a Radio Communications Technician 3 within Communication Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,412.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Michelle Crooker holds the role of Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Dl Information Processing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,321.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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Cindy Siegler works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Safety within Thp District 8. Their status is full-time. Cindy earned $59,230 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Safety
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At Safety, Colleen Huckaby serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Highway Patrol Administrative Supportsrvc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,230.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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Lois Cox holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Safety within Legal Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,192.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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At Safety, Gloria Beeler serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Driver License Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,119.
Driver Services Branch Manager 2/Safety
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Felicia Curry works as a Driver Services Branch Manager 2 for Safety within Driver License District 8. Their status is full-time. Felicia earned $59,004 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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Joyce Thomas holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Safety within Legal Division. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,594.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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James Bloomer works as a Radio Communications Technician 3 for Safety within Communication Operations. Their status is full-time. James earned $58,512 in 2026.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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Andrew Willis works as a Radio Communications Technician 3 for Safety within Communication Operations. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $58,472 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Safety
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Nora Maxwell holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Safety within Cdi Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,392.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Safety
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At Safety, Madelyn Ragland serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Cdi Grant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,392.
Driver Services Branch Manager 2/Safety
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Dennis Hileman is a Driver Services Branch Manager 2 at Safety within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,235.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Kelly Talley works as a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 for Safety within Driver License District 8. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $58,116 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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At Safety, Yolanda Hampton serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Driver License District 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,080.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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At Safety, Philip Brown serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Legal Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,050.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Safety
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Tiffany Tabor holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 5 at Safety within Motor Carrier Grant. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,996.
Safety Examiner Supervisor/Safety
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At Safety, Carla Thomas serves as a Safety Examiner Supervisor within Dl Information Processing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,974.
Safety Examiner Supervisor/Safety
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Renita Dorse is a Safety Examiner Supervisor at Safety within Handgun Permits. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,890.
Driver's License Examiner/Safety
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David Blackburn is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,842.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Rebecca Poole works as a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 for Safety within Driver License District 5. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $57,756 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant 3/Safety
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At Safety, Elizabeth Ross serves as a Administrative Assistant 3 within Homeland Security Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,755.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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Alec Porter works as a Radio Communications Technician 3 for Safety within Communication Operations. Their status is full-time. Alec earned $57,552 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Safety
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Thomalene Owens holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Safety within Dl Information Processing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,426.
Payroll & Benefits Specialist/Safety
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Krissy Donaghey is a Payroll & Benefits Specialist at Safety within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,324.
Payroll & Benefits Specialist/Safety
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At Safety, Nolson Philippe serves as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,324.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Safety
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Roxann Culbertson works as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 for Safety within Criminal Investigation. Their status is full-time. Roxann earned $57,168 in 2026.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Lynnette Shelton is a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Driver License District 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,084.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Trevia Brown works as a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 for Safety within Driver License District 4. Their status is full-time. Trevia earned $56,905 in 2026.
Driver Services Branch Manager 1/Safety
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Jennifer Greene is a Driver Services Branch Manager 1 at Safety within Driver License District 5. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,904.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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Stephanie Ladd works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Safety within Criminal Investigation. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $56,605 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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At Safety, Brittany Henard serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Thp District 5. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,590.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Safety
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Lisa Dunlap holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Safety within Thp District 2. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,589.
Radio Communications Technician 3/Safety
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Timothy Miceli works as a Radio Communications Technician 3 for Safety within Communication Operations. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $56,472 in 2026.
Handgun School Inspector/Safety
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At Safety, David Boling serves as a Handgun School Inspector within Handgun Permits. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,444.