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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 23

Nathaniel Bedford

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,592

Sub-department: Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack
Base pay: $92,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,716
Employee ID: 554727

Nathaniel Bedford is a Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,592.

Archie Jordan

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,592

Sub-department: Dist 19 Const - Maryville
Base pay: $92,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,716
Employee ID: 153598

Archie Jordan holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within District 19 Const - Maryville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,592.

Nicholas Naifeh

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,592

Sub-department: Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack
Base pay: $92,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,716
Employee ID: 554720

Nicholas Naifeh holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,592.

Charnissa Mckinney

Software Developer-Jr*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,556

Sub-department: Information Technology Office
Base pay: $92,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,556
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,713
Employee ID: 497847

Charnissa Mckinney is a Software Developer-Jr* at Transportation within Information Technology Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,556.

Elliott Jakes

Tdot Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,724

Sub-department: Aero Office of Flight Services
Base pay: $89,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,192
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,724
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,461
Employee ID: 126462

Elliott Jakes works as a Tdot Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor for Transportation within Aero Office of Flight Services. Their status is full-time. Elliott earned $91,724 in 2026.

Robert Hayzlett

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,630

Sub-department: Strategic Program Controls Div
Base pay: $89,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,194
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,630
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,453
Employee ID: 161946

At Transportation, Robert Hayzlett serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* within Strategic Program Controls Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,630.

Hossein Aghili

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 3 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 105597

At Transportation, Hossein Aghili serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within Region 3 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

Abdililah Arif

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Aero Office Prj Dev & Delivery
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 514712

Abdililah Arif works as a Transportation Engineering S3* for Transportation within Aero Office Prj Development & Delivery. Their status is full-time. Abdililah earned $91,260 in 2026.

Andrew Cheatwood

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Clarksville
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 485660

At Transportation, Andrew Cheatwood serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within District 38 Const - Clarksville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

John Cleghorn

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 1 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 514233

John Cleghorn is a Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,260.

Kevin Cox

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Cookeville
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 496393

Kevin Cox holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within District 27 Const - Cookeville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,260.

Carter Dittrich

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 19 Const - Maryville
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 143901

Carter Dittrich holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within District 19 Const - Maryville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,260.

India Edwards

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: District 39 Admin - Belfast
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 513442

India Edwards works as a Transportation Engineering S3* for Transportation within District 39 Administrative - Belfast. Their status is full-time. India earned $91,260 in 2026.

Jonathan Edwards

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Reg 2 Bridge Inspection - Cha
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 427595

At Transportation, Jonathan Edwards serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within Reg 2 Bridge Inspection - Cha. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

Katherine Etheridge

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Aero Office Prj Dev & Delivery
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 533552

Katherine Etheridge works as a Tdot Senior Technical Specialist for Transportation within Aero Office Prj Development & Delivery. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $91,260 in 2026.

Seth Gilliland

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 538386

At Transportation, Seth Gilliland serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

Gina Golightly

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 484695

Gina Golightly works as a Transportation Engineering S3* for Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Gina earned $91,260 in 2026.

Nikita Graves

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 2 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hemnani

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 482867

Nikita Graves is a Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,260.

Crosby Gray

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Construction Div - Dir
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 565144

Crosby Gray holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Construction Division - Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,260.

Amy Griffin

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 125612

Amy Griffin is a Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,260.

James Hawks

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 159042

James Hawks holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,260.

James Hopper

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Mcewen
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 432032

James Hopper holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within District 38 Const - Mcewen. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,260.

Alexander Keelty

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 1 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 461903

Alexander Keelty holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,260.

Grant Ladd

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Eng Div - Bridge Evaluation
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 507140

At Transportation, Grant Ladd serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within Engineer Division - Bridge Evaluation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

Patrick Leppold

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 534091

Patrick Leppold is a Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,260.

Bronson Maddox

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Clarksville
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 534502

Bronson Maddox works as a Transportation Engineering S3* for Transportation within District 38 Const - Clarksville. Their status is full-time. Bronson earned $91,260 in 2026.

Michael Parham

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 37 Const -Nashville(3721)
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 113957

At Transportation, Michael Parham serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within District 37 Const -Nashville(3721). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

Stepan Parshikov

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 467496

At Transportation, Stepan Parshikov serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

John Penland

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 1 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 427588

At Transportation, John Penland serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within Region 1 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

Robert Peterson

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 29 Const -Chattanoo(2921)
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 432028

At Transportation, Robert Peterson serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within District 29 Const -Chattanoo(2921). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

Jennifer Pollard

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 1 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 159684

Jennifer Pollard is a Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,260.

Samuel Reed

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 451026

Samuel Reed works as a Transportation Engineering S3* for Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $91,260 in 2026.

Jeremy Shoemaker

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Crossville
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 113951

Jeremy Shoemaker works as a Transportation Engineering S3* for Transportation within District 27 Const - Crossville. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $91,260 in 2026.

Benjamin Thomas

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Crossville
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 570677

Benjamin Thomas holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within District 27 Const - Crossville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,260.

Andrew Wehrly

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: District 19 Admin - Knoxville
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 432037

At Transportation, Andrew Wehrly serves as a Transportation Engineering S3* within District 19 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,260.

David Young

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: M&T Operations Support
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 538389

David Young holds the role of Transportation Engineering S3* at Transportation within M&T Operations Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,260.

Xinchen Zhang

Transportation Engineering S3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,260

Sub-department: Region 1 Project Development
Base pay: $91,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,605
Employee ID: 547864

Xinchen Zhang works as a Transportation Engineering S3* for Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Xinchen earned $91,260 in 2026.

Jerry Smith

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,199

Sub-department: Dist 28 Const - Dunlap
Base pay: $85,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,199
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,124
Employee ID: 141484

Jerry Smith holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 28 Const - Dunlap. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,199.

Steven Steele

Cadd Supervisor 3/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,103

Sub-department: Structures - Special Projects
Base pay: $88,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,410
Employee ID: 129981

Steven Steele holds the role of Cadd Supervisor 3 at Transportation within Structures - Special Projects. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,103.

Lewis Lemmon

Transportation Assistant Superintendent/Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,096

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Shelby Co
Base pay: $88,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,212
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,096
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,407
Employee ID: 136473

Lewis Lemmon is a Transportation Assistant Superintendent at Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Shelby Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,096.