First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Tennessee earn a median salary of $65,196 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -38.5% vs the national median of $105,980. An estimated 5,420 first-line supervisors of police and detectives are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $48,200 to $91,110 depending on location.
$65,196
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$91,110
Highest paying metro
$48,200
Lowest paying metro
5,420
Employed in Tennessee
Compare First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
inFirst-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $91,110 | $72,320 | $109,840 | 1,350 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $79,980 | $64,170 | $80,220 | 920 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $74,040 | $59,590 | $75,080 | 430 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $71,940 | $60,610 | $88,060 | 110 |
| Cleveland, TN | $68,310 | $47,750 | $73,350 | 90 |
| Jackson, TN | $67,400 | $64,770 | $74,830 | 230 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $64,090 | $57,400 | $74,140 | 200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,590 | $51,500 | $85,400 | 670 |
| Morristown, TN | $60,200 | $58,030 | $74,340 | 100 |
| East Tennessee | $57,480 | $49,480 | $72,700 | 340 |
| North Central Tennessee | $57,090 | $46,580 | $75,200 | 270 |
| West Tennessee | $56,180 | $47,150 | $65,070 | 260 |
| South Central Tennessee | $56,130 | $47,660 | $77,610 | 220 |
| Johnson City, TN | $48,200 | $48,200 | $63,230 | 230 |