Tennessee / Transportation
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 2
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Jamie Waller is a Tdot Director at Transportation within Maintenance Ops/Eng Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,171.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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At Transportation, Clayton Markham serves as a Tdot Director within Alternative Delivery Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,170.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Clarence Culwell works as a Tdot Director for Transportation within Occupational Health & Safety. Their status is full-time. Clarence earned $175,170 in 2026.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Ted Kniazewycz is a Tdot Director at Transportation within Engineering Division - Director. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,134.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Katy Emmons holds the role of Tdot Director at Transportation within Community Relations Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,131.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Katherine Lloyd holds the role of Tdot Director at Transportation within Design Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,131.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Jessica Starling works as a Tdot Director for Transportation within Civil Rights Division. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $175,131 in 2026.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Heather Purdy holds the role of Tdot Director at Transportation within M&T Division - Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,048.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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At Transportation, Sharon Schutz serves as a Tdot Director within Environmental - Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,048.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Kenitha Reed works as a Tdot Director for Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. Kenitha earned $175,039 in 2026.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Jeffery Hoge holds the role of Tdot Director at Transportation within Right of Way Division - Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,014.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Gary Scruggs works as a Tdot Director for Transportation within Region 4 Administrative - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Gary earned $175,014 in 2026.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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At Transportation, David Duncan serves as a Tdot Director within Concept Design Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,946.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Joshua Brown works as a Tdot Director for Transportation within Incident Management Office. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $174,917 in 2026.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Andrew Barlow is a Tdot Director at Transportation within Traffic Design Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $174,910.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Gwendolyn Whittaker holds the role of Tdot Director at Transportation within Construction Division - Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,727.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Laura Doss works as a Tdot Director for Transportation within Professional Services Division. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $174,368 in 2026.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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John Kahle works as a Tdot Director for Transportation within Program Operations Division. Their status is full-time. John earned $173,929 in 2026.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Kristin Qualls works as a Tdot Director for Transportation within Region 1 Project Management. Their status is full-time. Kristin earned $170,350 in 2026.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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At Transportation, Matt Hart serves as a Tdot Director within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,244.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Aaron Abel is a Tdot Director at Transportation within Strategic Program Controls Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $169,701.
Executive IT Director/Transportation
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Brandon Crowley holds the role of Executive IT Director at Transportation within Information Technology Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,420.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Brian Ballard holds the role of Tdot Director at Transportation within Internal Audit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,448.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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At Transportation, Paige Heintzman serves as a Tdot Director within P3 Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,448.
Tdot Director/Transportation
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Shawna Smith is a Tdot Director at Transportation within Region 4 Administrative - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $164,448.
Executive IT Director/Transportation
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At Transportation, Patrick Eldridge serves as a Executive IT Director within Information Technology Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,027.
Executive IT Director/Transportation
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Richard Wright holds the role of Executive IT Director at Transportation within Information Technology Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,960.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Stacy Weaver is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,020.
Senior Associate Counsel/Transportation
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At Transportation, Matthew Barnes serves as a Senior Associate Counsel within Legal Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,864.
Fiscal Director 1/Transportation
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At Transportation, Carla Sease serves as a Fiscal Director 1 within Finance Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,134.
Fiscal Director 2/Transportation
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Gretchen Lancaster is a Fiscal Director 2 at Transportation within Finance Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,126.
Fiscal Director 1/Transportation
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Boutros Erian works as a Fiscal Director 1 for Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. Boutros earned $158,126 in 2026.
Senior Associate Counsel/Transportation
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Sarah Mcbride holds the role of Senior Associate Counsel at Transportation within Legal Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,585.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Seth Hendren works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Region 4 Project Management. Their status is full-time. Seth earned $155,258 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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John Barrett holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 1 Project Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,130.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Macario Reyes is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $154,548.
Fiscal Director 2/Transportation
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Veronica Davis holds the role of Fiscal Director 2 at Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,524.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Aso Hawrami holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,680.
Senior Associate Counsel/Transportation
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Phyllis Childs is a Senior Associate Counsel at Transportation within Legal Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,075.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Matthew Chandler holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,754.