Tennessee / Transportation

Agency file

Transportation

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

The Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 3,432 employees with median total compensation of $66,690; the highest distinct record was $259,950.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $266.2M
Employees: 3,432
Median total: $66,690
Highest record: $259,950

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$26,000$158,134+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,432 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,690) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $76,664 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $909 (1%)
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

$51,192

$56,327

$66,690

$94,116

$117,240

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $117,240 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,192. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Transportation Worker 2*

552 · $56,172

Tdot Supervisor

255 · $77,664

Tdot Team Lead

212 · $112,440

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*

161 · $56,988

Senior Transportation Worker

148 · $61,727

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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Angela Gould

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Dist 37 Const - Gallatin
Base pay: $68,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,716
Employee ID: 565999

Angela Gould holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 at Transportation within District 37 Const - Gallatin. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,592.

Chelsea Grindstaff

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Johnson City
Base pay: $68,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,716
Employee ID: 576439

At Transportation, Chelsea Grindstaff serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 within District 17 Const - Johnson City. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,592.

Sheila Holmes

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Elizabethton
Base pay: $68,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,716
Employee ID: 125307

Sheila Holmes holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 at Transportation within District 17 Const - Elizabethton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,592.

Karen Perkins

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Mcewen
Base pay: $68,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,716
Employee ID: 136431

At Transportation, Karen Perkins serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 within District 38 Const - Mcewen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,592.

Kimberly Singleton

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Clarksville
Base pay: $68,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,716
Employee ID: 598983

Kimberly Singleton holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 at Transportation within District 38 Const - Clarksville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,592.

Kenneth Smith

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Newbern
Base pay: $68,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,716
Employee ID: 468043

At Transportation, Kenneth Smith serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 within District 47 Const - Newbern. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,592.

Bertram Williams

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Dist 49 Const -Memphis(4921)
Base pay: $68,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,716
Employee ID: 118104

At Transportation, Bertram Williams serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 within District 49 Const -Memphis(4921). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,592.

Jennifer Hodgin

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Construction Div - Dir
Base pay: $68,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,716
Employee ID: 613594

Jennifer Hodgin works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 for Transportation within Construction Division - Director. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $68,592 in 2026.

Barbara Chandler

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,517

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $65,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,517
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,484
Employee ID: 492147

Barbara Chandler holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Procurement & Inventory. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,517.

Stephanie Allen

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,412

Sub-department: Region 2 Project Development
Base pay: $68,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,701
Employee ID: 121329

Stephanie Allen holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,412.

Glen Cannon

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,412

Sub-department: Region 2 Project Development
Base pay: $68,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,701
Employee ID: 440726

Glen Cannon is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,412.

Steven Acuff

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,124

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Morristown
Base pay: $68,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,124
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,677
Employee ID: 491140

At Transportation, Steven Acuff serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 within District 17 Const - Morristown. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,124.

Aaron Byrd

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,124

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Williamson Co
Base pay: $68,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,124
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,677
Employee ID: 564000

Aaron Byrd is a Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Williamson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,124.

Kenneth Fowler

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,124

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co
Base pay: $68,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,124
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,677
Employee ID: 148196

At Transportation, Kenneth Fowler serves as a Senior Transportation Worker within District 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,124.

Cory Haydel

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,124

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co
Base pay: $68,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,124
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,677
Employee ID: 160787

Cory Haydel works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co. Their status is full-time. Cory earned $68,124 in 2026.

Michael White

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,124

Sub-department: Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash
Base pay: $68,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,124
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,677
Employee ID: 490294

At Transportation, Michael White serves as a Senior Transportation Worker within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,124.

Ronda Sawyer

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,016

Sub-department: Planning Division
Base pay: $68,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,016
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,668
Employee ID: 130571

Ronda Sawyer holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within Planning Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,016.

Robert Davis

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 698694

At Transportation, Robert Davis serves as a Transportation Engineering S1* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,004.

Gregory Derusha

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 722246

Gregory Derusha is a Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,004.

Leah Everett

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Dist 18 Const - Knoxville
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,938
Employee ID: 553909

Leah Everett is a Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within District 18 Const - Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,004.

Andrew Gray

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 701459

Andrew Gray works as a Transportation Engineering S1* for Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $68,004 in 2026.

Braydon Greenwood

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Dist 39 Const- Murfreesboro
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 719810

Braydon Greenwood works as a Transportation Engineering S1* for Transportation within District 39 Const- Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Braydon earned $68,004 in 2026.

Louis Gyasi

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 722124

Louis Gyasi holds the role of Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,004.

Ayannah Harris

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 722130

Ayannah Harris works as a Transportation Engineering S1* for Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. Ayannah earned $68,004 in 2026.

Trevor Moore

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 625424

At Transportation, Trevor Moore serves as a Transportation Engineering S1* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,004.

Emilee Reeder

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 571228

At Transportation, Emilee Reeder serves as a Transportation Engineering S1* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,004.

Calvin Smith

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 699545

Calvin Smith is a Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,004.

Luke Solomon

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 646907

Luke Solomon works as a Transportation Engineering S1* for Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. Luke earned $68,004 in 2026.

Grant Bartholomew

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 722107

Grant Bartholomew holds the role of Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,004.

Blake Campbell

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 721960

Blake Campbell holds the role of Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,004.

Cody Chamberlain

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 722121

Cody Chamberlain holds the role of Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,004.

Porter Finstad

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 698888

Porter Finstad is a Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,004.

Shane Galloway

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 722242

At Transportation, Shane Galloway serves as a Transportation Engineering S1* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,004.

Dalton Hall

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 698971

At Transportation, Dalton Hall serves as a Transportation Engineering S1* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,004.

Wyatt Mccollian

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 625460

At Transportation, Wyatt Mccollian serves as a Transportation Engineering S1* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,004.

Andres Olivares

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 698976

Andres Olivares works as a Transportation Engineering S1* for Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. Andres earned $68,004 in 2026.

Kainat Rahnuma

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 722080

At Transportation, Kainat Rahnuma serves as a Transportation Engineering S1* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,004.

Shelby Rutzky

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 698160

Shelby Rutzky holds the role of Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,004.

Mercy Sammy

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Region 3 Project Development
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 719812

Mercy Sammy holds the role of Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,004.

Devin Whitley

Transportation Engineering S1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,667
Employee ID: 722122

Devin Whitley is a Transportation Engineering S1* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,004.