Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$59,280

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.50

per hour

Employment

15,630

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-22.2%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, Tennessee pays 22.2% LESS for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$64,787

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

25%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$43,520

25th

$48,710

Median

$59,280

75th

$75,410

90th

$79,480

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).