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 3
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Christopher Starr is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Aero Office Prj Development & Delivery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $148,879.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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James Blankenship works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Construction Division - Director. Their status is full-time. James earned $148,522 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Branden Garcia serves as a Tdot Manager within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,522.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Michael Horlacher serves as a Tdot Manager within Right of Way Division - Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,522.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Johnathan Lanius works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. Their status is full-time. Johnathan earned $148,522 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Andrew Miller works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $148,522 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Steven Sellers is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Alternative Delivery Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $148,522.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Travis Smith holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within M&T Geotechnical Engineering. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,522.
Senior Associate Counsel/Transportation
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Brian Carroll holds the role of Senior Associate Counsel at Transportation within Legal Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,049.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Ryan Philpott works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $147,966 in 2026.
Statewide Transp Engineer/Transportation
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James Waters works as a Statewide Transp Engineer for Transportation within Design Division. Their status is full-time. James earned $147,872 in 2026.
Business Solutions Architect/Transportation
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Sean Hutchison holds the role of Business Solutions Architect at Transportation within Information Technology Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,372.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Tammy Sellers serves as a Tdot Manager within Environmental Quality and Nepa. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,327.
Aircraft Chief Pilot/Transportation
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Bradley Loveless holds the role of Aircraft Chief Pilot at Transportation within Aero Office of Flight Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,078.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Craig Parnham serves as a Tdot Manager within Construction Division - Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,770.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Jason Sholtz holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Alternative Delivery Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,770.
Senior Associate Counsel/Transportation
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At Transportation, Stephanie Bergmeyer serves as a Senior Associate Counsel within Legal Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,008.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Kennith Chance serves as a Tdot Manager within Environmental Technician Studies. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,034.
Tdot Assistant Director/Transportation
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Jung-Hwi Lee is a Tdot Assistant Director at Transportation within Planning Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,710.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Jeffery Blevins is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Alternative Delivery Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,640.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Curtis Duncan works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Region 2 Project Management. Their status is full-time. Curtis earned $143,640 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Benjamin Greeson serves as a Tdot Manager within Construction Division - Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,640.
Tdot Statewide Proj Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Kimberly Welch serves as a Tdot Statewide Proj Manager within Strategic Program Controls Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,640.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Brian Egli serves as a Tdot Manager within Engineer Division - Bridge Repair. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,383.
Project Director/Transportation
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Carma Smith holds the role of Project Director at Transportation within Information Technology Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,538.
Tdot Business Perf Partner/Transportation
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Kenneth Jones holds the role of Tdot Business Perf Partner at Transportation within Human Resources Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,725.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, George Harvell serves as a Tdot Manager within District 28 Administrative - Tullahoma. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,467.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Adam Price holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Engineer Division - Structural Design. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,466.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Edward Hoskins works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within District 27 Administrative - Cookeville. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $141,457 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Christopher Fox serves as a Tdot Manager within Region 1 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,454.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Andrew Padgett is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Reg 1 Traffic - Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,448.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Rebecca Hayworth serves as a Tdot Manager within Engineer Division - Bridge Evaluation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,445.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Michael Dick serves as a Tdot Manager within District 17 Admin-Johnson City. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,444.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Steven Mcgill holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 3 Administrative - Nashville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,444.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Joshua Metz works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within District 19 Administrative - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $141,444 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Michelle Nickerson holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Traffic Design Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,444.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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William Peck holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Engineer Division - Hydraulics. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,444.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Melissa Portell holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Design Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,444.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Karen Trowell serves as a Tdot Manager within Region 2 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,444.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Ricky Vance serves as a Tdot Manager within District 37 Administrative - Nashville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,444.