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Salary · Tennessee · BLS OEWS May 2024

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Tennessee

In Tennessee, first-line supervisors of police and detectives earn a median of $72,220 per year.

Median (Tennessee)
$72,220
Bottom 10%
$47,750
Top 10%
$112,630
Employed in Tennessee
5,050

How Tennessee compares

Refit analysis ·In Tennessee, first-line supervisors of police and detectives earn a median of $72,220 — 32% below the national median of $105,980. Locally the range runs $47,750 to $112,630. About 5,050 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Tennessee ranks #48 of 52 states for first-line supervisors of police and detectives pay — roughly the 8th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $162,740) by 125%. State employment of about 5,050 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$105,980
US bottom 10%
$62,370
US top 10%
$165,050

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies

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