Agency file

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

Driver's License Examiner

338 · $41,025

Thp Sergeant

152 · $119,052

Thp Lieutenant

83 · $138,336

Administrative Services Assistant 2*

64 · $49,877

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 52

Claudia Gomez-Lara

Customer Service Center Representative 2*/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Customer Service Division
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Stephanie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 644309

Claudia Gomez-Lara is a Customer Service Center Representative 2* at Safety within Customer Service Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Elma Griffin

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 6
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 713649

At Safety, Elma Griffin serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 6. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Jacqueline Guerrero

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 6
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Edith

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 586974

At Safety, Jacqueline Guerrero serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 6. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Marcene Harris

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 2
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 698355

Marcene Harris is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Taylor Harris

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 3
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 669383

Taylor Harris is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Michael Higdon

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 697237

At Safety, Michael Higdon serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 7. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Kenneth Hileman

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 3
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 708495

Kenneth Hileman holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Leanna Hood

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 5
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 717440

Leanna Hood holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 5. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Lexus Horton

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 6
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lyashya

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 718741

Lexus Horton is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 6. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Cristi Jones

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 3
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 714999

Cristi Jones is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Terrie Key

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 6
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Gail

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 714210

Terrie Key holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Daniel Laclair

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 1
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 665511

Daniel Laclair works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 1. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $36,492 in 2026.

Jason Lewis

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 3
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 703220

Jason Lewis is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Angelica Lomeli

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 3
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 721898

Angelica Lomeli works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 3. Their status is full-time. Angelica earned $36,492 in 2026.

Andrew Luster

Customer Service Center Representative 2*/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Customer Service Division
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 722473

Andrew Luster works as a Customer Service Center Representative 2* for Safety within Customer Service Division. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $36,492 in 2026.

Tanya Mcatee

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 2
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 703225

Tanya Mcatee works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 2. Their status is full-time. Tanya earned $36,492 in 2026.

Lyndsey Mcdonald

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 8
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 718788

At Safety, Lyndsey Mcdonald serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 8. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Christy Mclaughlin

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 8
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lyn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 667868

Christy Mclaughlin is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 8. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Jeffery Menees

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 1
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 716712

Jeffery Menees is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Randall Michael

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 6
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 551654

Randall Michael holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Nikole Miller

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 715057

Nikole Miller holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 7. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Jametheia Moore

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 6
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: LaShay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 706028

Jametheia Moore holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Jactine Morris

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 3
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 697256

Jactine Morris holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Taylor Neufeld

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 716669

At Safety, Taylor Neufeld serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 7. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Thelma Obando

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 3
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 665585

Thelma Obando is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Asia Pitts

Customer Service Center Representative 2*/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Customer Service Division
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Celeste

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 717568

At Safety, Asia Pitts serves as a Customer Service Center Representative 2* within Customer Service Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Tammy Plessner

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 3
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 698449

At Safety, Tammy Plessner serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Lindsey Poarch

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 723846

At Safety, Lindsey Poarch serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 7. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Allyssa Potts

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 714775

Allyssa Potts is a Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 7. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.

Franklin Prevatte

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 6
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 696697

Franklin Prevatte holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Aaron Raser

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 697839

At Safety, Aaron Raser serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 7. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Sheila Ratledge

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 2
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 586060

At Safety, Sheila Ratledge serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Austin Rogers

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 2
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 669239

Austin Rogers 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 $36,492.

Peter Ruggerio

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 1
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 705410

Peter Ruggerio holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 1. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Regina Sandviken

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 6
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 669209

Regina Sandviken works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 6. Their status is full-time. Regina earned $36,492 in 2026.

Priscilla Scott

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 713940

Priscilla Scott holds the role of Driver's License Examiner at Safety within Driver License District 7. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Emillie Seat

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 8
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jade

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 623283

At Safety, Emillie Seat serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Driver License District 8. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.

Mellonie Sharp

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Driver License District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 713057

Mellonie Sharp works as a Driver's License Examiner for Safety within Driver License District 7. Their status is full-time. Mellonie earned $36,492 in 2026.

Melinda Shepard

Customer Service Center Representative 2*/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: Customer Service Division
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,041
Employee ID: 717701

Melinda Shepard holds the role of Customer Service Center Representative 2* at Safety within Customer Service Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Justin Smith

Driver's License Examiner/Safety

2026 total comp

$36,492

Sub-department: THP District 7
Base pay: $36,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Eric

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,137
Employee ID: 589841

At Safety, Justin Smith serves as a Driver's License Examiner within Thp District 7. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.