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TN Public Utility Commission

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The TN Public Utility Commission operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2026, this agency had 53 employees with median total compensation of $90,431; the highest distinct record was $222,996.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$5.5M
Employees
53
Median total
$90,431
Highest record
$222,996

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 53 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,431) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$101,369 (98%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$1,593 (2%)
  • 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
$36,000
$70,171
$90,431
$139,780
$165,616

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $165,616 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

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Bryce Keener

Tpuc Gas Pipeline Safety Director/TN Public Utility Commission

2026 total comp
$157,430
Sub-department
Gas Safety
Base pay
$153,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,782
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,430
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,804
Employee ID
534167

Bryce Keener is a Tpuc Gas Pipeline Safety Director at TN Public Utility Commission within Gas Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,430.

Michelle Mairs

Tpuc UT Audit Compliance Director/TN Public Utility Commission

2026 total comp
$156,475
Sub-department
Office Administration
Base pay
$153,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,283
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,475
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,766
Employee ID
159173

Michelle Mairs works as a Tpuc UT Audit Compliance Director for TN Public Utility Commission within Office Administration. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $156,475 in 2026.

Monica Smith-Ashford

Senior Associate Counsel/TN Public Utility Commission

2026 total comp
$154,308
Sub-department
Legal
Base pay
$154,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,308
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,859
Employee ID
158522

Monica Smith-Ashford holds the role of Senior Associate Counsel at TN Public Utility Commission within Legal. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,308.

Stacy Balthrop

Tpuc Consumer Services Director/TN Public Utility Commission

2026 total comp
$152,403
Sub-department
Consumer Services
Base pay
$148,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,663
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,403
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$12,395
Employee ID
116976

At TN Public Utility Commission, Stacy Balthrop serves as a Tpuc Consumer Services Director within Consumer Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,403.