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 4
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Michael Doran serves as a Tdot Manager within M&T Laboratory Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,988.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Robert Wagner holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Right of Way Division - Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,918.
Tdot Statewide Technician Specialist/Transportation
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Jack Sanborn works as a Tdot Statewide Technician Specialist for Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. Their status is full-time. Jack earned $140,892 in 2026.
Senior Policy Advisor/Transportation
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Elizabeth Ashwood is a Senior Policy Advisor at Transportation within Bureau Chief Engineering. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,646.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, John Briggs serves as a Tdot Manager within Aero Office Grants Comp & Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,292.
Statewide Transp Engineer/Transportation
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At Transportation, Kathleen Mclaughlin serves as a Statewide Transp Engineer within Engineer Division - Structural Design. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,031.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Ernest Bogle is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Occupational Health & Safety. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,790.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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David Gilbert holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Local Program & Community Invest Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,120.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Kenna Stephens is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Human Resources Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,732.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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David Wagner holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within District 29 Admin- Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,528.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Dennis Moultrie holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,515.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Laura Chandler holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Design Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,514.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Mary Mcfarlin is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Traffic Design Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,513.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Bryan Bartnik works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Bryan earned $137,512 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Howard Blankenship is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,512.
Statewide Transp Engineer/Transportation
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Gregory Dyer works as a Statewide Transp Engineer for Transportation within Traffic Design Division. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $137,512 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Edwin Dykes holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within District 39 Administrative - Belfast. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,512.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Douglas Ford holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,512.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, Nathan Gregory serves as a Tdot Manager within Region 3 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,512.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Steven Hutchings is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 2 Administrative - Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,512.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Bradley Martin holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 3 Project Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,512.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, John Morris serves as a Tdot Manager within Traffic Design Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,512.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Scott Pate works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Traffic Design Division. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $137,512 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Cody Roberts holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within District 48 Administrative - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,512.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Caleb Smith works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Caleb earned $137,512 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Christopher Smith holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Reg 2 Traffic - Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,512.
Transportation Manager 2/Transportation
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Michael Armstrong is a Transportation Manager 2 at Transportation within Planning Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,232.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Anthony Myers holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Environmental Region 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,144.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Sheena Foster works as a Tdot Manager for Transportation within Row Division - R1 Preconstruct. Their status is full-time. Sheena earned $137,143 in 2026.
Statewide Transp Engineer/Transportation
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At Transportation, Robbie Stephens serves as a Statewide Transp Engineer within Environmental Permit Compliance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,143.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Danielle Hagewood is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Concept Design Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,404.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Randall Busler holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Region 1 Project Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,239.
IT Manager-Sr/Transportation
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Mark Patterson works as a IT Manager-Sr for Transportation within Information Technology Office. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $136,197 in 2026.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Timothy Colvett holds the role of Tdot Manager at Transportation within Maintenance Ops/Eng Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,208.
Statewide Transp Engineer/Transportation
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Jamie Fitzpatrick holds the role of Statewide Transp Engineer at Transportation within Construction Division - Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,190.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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At Transportation, James Dickerson serves as a Tdot Manager within Right of Way Division - Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,125.
Tdot Statewide Proj Manager/Transportation
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Brian Hurst is a Tdot Statewide Proj Manager at Transportation within Strategic Program Controls Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,825.
Tdot Manager/Transportation
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Michelle Hunt is a Tdot Manager at Transportation within Traffic Design Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,721.
Associate Counsel/Transportation
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Lindsay Sisco works as a Associate Counsel for Transportation within Legal Office. Their status is full-time. Lindsay earned $133,395 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Transportation
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John Stewart holds the role of Associate Counsel at Transportation within Legal Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,342.