Tennessee / Secretary of State
Agency file
The Secretary of State administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.
In 2026, this agency had 335 employees with median total compensation of $59,976; the highest distinct record was $288,888.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 335 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,976) — 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 $150,168 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,720. 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 9
Sos Student Intern/Secretary of State
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Joseph Dimaggio holds the role of Sos Student Intern at Secretary of State within Administrative Procedures. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,821.
Sos Supreme Court Processor/Secretary of State
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Sara Orcutt is a Sos Supreme Court Processor at Secretary of State within Archival Technical Services. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $32,760.
Sos Supreme Court Processor/Secretary of State
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William Houston works as a Sos Supreme Court Processor for Secretary of State within Archival Technical Services. Their status is part-time. William earned $31,699 in 2026.
Sos Student Intern/Secretary of State
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Sarah Driver holds the role of Sos Student Intern at Secretary of State within Administration - State. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,200.
Sos Student Intern/Secretary of State
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Libby Gilliland holds the role of Sos Student Intern at Secretary of State within Administration - State. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,200.
Sos Student Intern/Secretary of State
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Emily Heflin works as a Sos Student Intern for Secretary of State within Administration - State. Their status is part-time. Emily earned $31,200 in 2026.
Sos Student Intern/Secretary of State
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Mary Morreale is a Sos Student Intern at Secretary of State within Administration - State. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $31,200.
Sos Student Intern/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Morgan Pursley serves as a Sos Student Intern within Administration - State. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,200.
Sos Board Member/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Donna Barrett serves as a Sos Board Member within State Election Commission. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $6,994.
Sos Board Member/Secretary of State
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Judy Blackburn works as a Sos Board Member for Secretary of State within State Election Commission. Their status is part-time. Judy earned $6,994 in 2026.
Sos Board Member/Secretary of State
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Jimmy Eldridge works as a Sos Board Member for Secretary of State within State Election Commission. Their status is part-time. Jimmy earned $6,994 in 2026.
Sos Board Member/Secretary of State
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Vanecia Kimbrow works as a Sos Board Member for Secretary of State within State Election Commission. Their status is part-time. Vanecia earned $6,994 in 2026.
Sos Board Member/Secretary of State
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Michael Mcdonald works as a Sos Board Member for Secretary of State within State Election Commission. Their status is part-time. Michael earned $6,994 in 2026.
Sos Board Member/Secretary of State
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Secondra Meadows holds the role of Sos Board Member at Secretary of State within State Election Commission. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,994.
Sos Board Member/Secretary of State
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Kent Younce holds the role of Sos Board Member at Secretary of State within State Election Commission. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,994.