Tennessee / Veterans Services

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Veterans Services

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

The Veterans Services serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2026, this agency had 130 employees with median total compensation of $52,944; the highest distinct record was $243,468.

Year: 2026
Employees: 130
Median total: $52,944
Highest record: $243,468

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$30,972$202,854+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 130 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,944) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $64,959 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $866 (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

$36,456

$45,767

$52,944

$75,677

$100,329

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $100,329 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,456. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Veterans Service Officer

28 · $47,508

Administrative Assistant 1

12 · $47,478

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*

12 · $36,615

Executive Administrative Assistant 1

10 · $72,578

Veterans' Services Advocate

9 · $72,580

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 3

Leon Henderson

Cemetery Equipment Operator/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$47,196

Sub-department: Parkers Crossroads Cemetery
Base pay: $47,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,196
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cortezs

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,045
Employee ID: 550197

Leon Henderson is a Cemetery Equipment Operator at Veterans Services within Parkers Crossroads Cemetery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,196.

Terry Richards

Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,488

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $46,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,488
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $22
Employee ID: 152525

Terry Richards holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Veterans Services within Memphis Cemetery. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,488.

Amy Roach

Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,488

Sub-department: Claims Division
Base pay: $46,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,488
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $22
Employee ID: 111552

Amy Roach holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Veterans Services within Claims Division. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,488.

Lloyd Bowers

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: Clarksville Field Office
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 716959

Lloyd Bowers works as a Veterans Service Officer for Veterans Services within Clarksville Field Office. Their status is full-time. Lloyd earned $46,164 in 2026.

Junn Caballes

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: Murfreesboro Field Office
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 701428

Junn Caballes holds the role of Veterans Service Officer at Veterans Services within Murfreesboro Field Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,164.

Jason Gulley

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: Murfreesboro Field Office
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 703179

Jason Gulley is a Veterans Service Officer at Veterans Services within Murfreesboro Field Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,164.

Angelica Hargraves

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: 1910 Nonconnah Blvd Memphis TN
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Monique

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 723860

At Veterans Services, Angelica Hargraves serves as a Veterans Service Officer within 1910 Nonconnah Blvd Memphis TN. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,164.

Patrick Kizer

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: 1910 Nonconnah Blvd Memphis TN
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 669076

Patrick Kizer holds the role of Veterans Service Officer at Veterans Services within 1910 Nonconnah Blvd Memphis TN. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,164.

Bryan Landry

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: FOCookeville
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 710248

Bryan Landry is a Veterans Service Officer at Veterans Services within Focookeville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,164.

Ashraf Muakkasa

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: VA Med Cntr Nashville Fld Ofc
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jamil

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 721357

Ashraf Muakkasa works as a Veterans Service Officer for Veterans Services within VA Med Center Nashville Fld Office. Their status is full-time. Ashraf earned $46,164 in 2026.

Wesley Phipps

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: Mountain Home Field Office
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Burns

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 712545

At Veterans Services, Wesley Phipps serves as a Veterans Service Officer within Mountain Home Field Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,164.

William Sloan

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: FOCookeville
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Herland

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 564230

William Sloan works as a Veterans Service Officer for Veterans Services within Focookeville. Their status is full-time. William earned $46,164 in 2026.

Jocelyn Trebilcock

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: VA Med Cntr Nashville Fld Ofc
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 716453

Jocelyn Trebilcock holds the role of Veterans Service Officer at Veterans Services within VA Med Center Nashville Fld Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,164.

Molly Von Der Mehden

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: Knoxville Field Office
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Beth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 721576

Molly Von Der Mehden is a Veterans Service Officer at Veterans Services within Knoxville Field Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,164.

Bonnie Watts

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: 180 Old Hickory Blvd Jackson
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 668246

At Veterans Services, Bonnie Watts serves as a Veterans Service Officer within 180 Old Hickory Blvd Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,164.

Angela Whitfield

Veterans Service Officer/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: 1910 Nonconnah Blvd Memphis TN
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 143509

Angela Whitfield holds the role of Veterans Service Officer at Veterans Services within 1910 Nonconnah Blvd Memphis TN. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,164.

George Johnston

Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$45,948

Sub-department: Nashville Cemetery
Base pay: $45,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,948
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,829
Employee ID: 428312

George Johnston is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Veterans Services within Nashville Cemetery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,948.

Madison Delancey

Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$45,767

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $44,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,767
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alexis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,724
Employee ID: 642299

At Veterans Services, Madison Delancey serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Memphis Cemetery. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,767.

William Elms

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$45,180

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $45,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,180
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,765
Employee ID: 158187

William Elms works as a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* for Veterans Services within Memphis Cemetery. Their status is full-time. William earned $45,180 in 2026.

Adriana Duran

Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$44,388

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $44,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,699
Employee ID: 638579

Adriana Duran works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Veterans Services within Memphis Cemetery. Their status is full-time. Adriana earned $44,388 in 2026.

Jeremy Waldrep

Cemetery Equipment Operator/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$44,244

Sub-department: Parkers Crossroads Cemetery
Base pay: $44,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,244
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,687
Employee ID: 388838

Jeremy Waldrep is a Cemetery Equipment Operator at Veterans Services within Parkers Crossroads Cemetery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,244.

Randall Lewis

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$44,103

Sub-department: Parkers Crossroads Cemetery
Base pay: $43,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,059
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,587
Employee ID: 534620

Randall Lewis holds the role of Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3 at Veterans Services within Parkers Crossroads Cemetery. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,103.

Jennifer Mills

Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$43,572

Sub-department: Parkers Crossroads Cemetery
Base pay: $43,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,631
Employee ID: 361024

At Veterans Services, Jennifer Mills serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Parkers Crossroads Cemetery. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,572.

Michael Presson

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$43,393

Sub-department: Parkers Crossroads Cemetery
Base pay: $42,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,393
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,533
Employee ID: 570851

Michael Presson is a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* at Veterans Services within Parkers Crossroads Cemetery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,393.

Jeffery Woods

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$42,324

Sub-department: Nashville Cemetery
Base pay: $42,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,324
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,527
Employee ID: 570625

At Veterans Services, Jeffery Woods serves as a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3 within Nashville Cemetery. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,324.

Cory Conley

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$41,756

Sub-department: Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View
Base pay: $41,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,480
Employee ID: 598296

Cory Conley holds the role of Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3 at Veterans Services within Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,756.

Christopher Hunter

Cemetery Equipment Operator/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$41,635

Sub-department: Nashville Cemetery
Base pay: $40,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,635
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Isaac

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,396
Employee ID: 623696

Christopher Hunter works as a Cemetery Equipment Operator for Veterans Services within Nashville Cemetery. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $41,635 in 2026.

John Allen

Cemetery Equipment Operator/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$40,752

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $40,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Quotzel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,396
Employee ID: 566972

John Allen holds the role of Cemetery Equipment Operator at Veterans Services within Memphis Cemetery. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,752.

Michael Frechette

Cemetery Equipment Operator/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$40,752

Sub-department: Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View
Base pay: $40,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kevin

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,396
Employee ID: 634276

Michael Frechette is a Cemetery Equipment Operator at Veterans Services within Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,752.

Christopher Salva

Cemetery Equipment Operator/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$40,752

Sub-department: Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View
Base pay: $40,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Gary

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,396
Employee ID: 720700

Christopher Salva works as a Cemetery Equipment Operator for Veterans Services within Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $40,752 in 2026.

Eddie Williams

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$38,796

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $38,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,796
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,233
Employee ID: 551479

Eddie Williams works as a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* for Veterans Services within Memphis Cemetery. Their status is full-time. Eddie earned $38,796 in 2026.

William Hayes

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$38,652

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $38,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,652
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Donald

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,221
Employee ID: 645535

William Hayes is a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3 at Veterans Services within Memphis Cemetery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,652.

Christopher Bailey

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$38,610

Sub-department: Parkers Crossroads Cemetery
Base pay: $38,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,610
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,218
Employee ID: 473052

At Veterans Services, Christopher Bailey serves as a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* within Parkers Crossroads Cemetery. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,610.

Mario Dias

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$37,200

Sub-department: Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View
Base pay: $37,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,100
Employee ID: 710236

Mario Dias holds the role of Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 3 at Veterans Services within Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,200.

Benjamin Pack

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$36,842

Sub-department: Nashville Cemetery
Base pay: $35,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,842
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,998
Employee ID: 618939

At Veterans Services, Benjamin Pack serves as a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* within Nashville Cemetery. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,842.

Rashad Henry

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$36,773

Sub-department: Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View
Base pay: $35,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,773
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,998
Employee ID: 621929

At Veterans Services, Rashad Henry serves as a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* within Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,773.

James Dodrill

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$36,456

Sub-department: Nashville Cemetery
Base pay: $36,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,456
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,038
Employee ID: 620153

James Dodrill is a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* at Veterans Services within Nashville Cemetery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,456.

Lauren Messina

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$35,568

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $35,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,568
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Melissa

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,964
Employee ID: 643054

At Veterans Services, Lauren Messina serves as a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* within Memphis Cemetery. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,568.

Richard Marquis

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$34,068

Sub-department: Memphis Cemetery
Base pay: $34,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,068
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,839
Employee ID: 668262

Richard Marquis holds the role of Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 2* at Veterans Services within Memphis Cemetery. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,068.

John Sortor

Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 1*/Veterans Services

2026 total comp

$34,068

Sub-department: Nashville Cemetery
Base pay: $34,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,068
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,839
Employee ID: 718719

John Sortor is a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker 1* at Veterans Services within Nashville Cemetery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,068.