Police Officer salary in Tennessee

Average salary
$52,500/yr
Based on 2,400 income tax records
$30,500
$92,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
36-45
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$43K
 
$50K
 
$57K
 
$62K
 
$57K
$30,500
$92,000
How much do Police Officers make?
The average total salary for a Police Officer is $52,500 per year. This is based on data from 2,400 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Police Officer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Police Officer salary can vary between $30,500 to $92,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Police Officer salary by location

Police Officer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Metropolitan Nashville Airport A, Tennessee
15 income tax records
$75,000/yr
$39K – $115K
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Metropolitan Government Of Nashville And Davidson County, Tennessee
305 income tax records
$71,000/yr
$40K – $125K
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Shelby County Government, Tennessee
18 income tax records
$68,500/yr
$53K – $92K
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City Of Memphis, Tennessee
253 income tax records
$66,000/yr
$42K – $107K
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City Of Bartlett, Tennessee
29 income tax records
$64,000/yr
$50K – $79K
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City Of Franklin Tennessee, Tennessee
20 income tax records
$63,500/yr
$56K – $73K
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City Of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
10 income tax records
$62,000/yr
$50K – $69K
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City Of Knoxville, Tennessee
97 income tax records
$62,000/yr
$35K – $99K
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City Of Brentwood, Tennessee
13 income tax records
$61,000/yr
$51K – $77K
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City Of Germantown, Tennessee
10 income tax records
$60,000/yr
$47K – $77K
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City Of Lebanon, Tennessee
16 income tax records
$58,000/yr
$37K – $83K
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US Department Of Defense, Tennessee
33 income tax records
$57,500/yr
$40K – $77K
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Corp Of Collierville, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$57,500/yr
$48K – $66K
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City Of Jackson, Tennessee
20 income tax records
$56,000/yr
$44K – $78K
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City Of Cookeville, Tennessee
12 income tax records
$55,500/yr
$34K – $69K
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City Of Columbia, Tennessee
14 income tax records
$55,000/yr
$41K – $81K
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Rutherford County Government, Tennessee
16 income tax records
$55,000/yr
$38K – $72K
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City Of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
60 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$44K – $88K
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Town Of Smyrna, Tennessee
23 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$46K – $63K
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State Of Tennessee, Tennessee
24 income tax records
$53,500/yr
$41K – $74K
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City Of Hendersonville, Tennessee
19 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$39K – $72K
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City Of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$52,000/yr
$38K – $80K
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City Of Goodlettsville, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$43K – $56K
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City Of Sevierville, Tennessee
14 income tax records
$48,000/yr
$36K – $61K
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City Of Bristol Tennessee, Tennessee
16 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$37K – $73K
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City Of Cleveland, Tennessee
24 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$41K – $67K
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The University Of Tennessee, Tennessee
18 income tax records
$46,500/yr
$29K – $59K
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Hamilton County, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$46,500/yr
$37K – $66K
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City Of Clarksville, Tennessee
65 income tax records
$46,000/yr
$39K – $63K
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City Of Chattanooga, Tennessee
85 income tax records
$44,000/yr
$28K – $64K
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City Of Kingsport, Tennessee
17 income tax records
$44,000/yr
$35K – $74K
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City Of Johnson City, Tennessee
23 income tax records
$43,500/yr
$36K – $67K
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City Of Morristown, Tennessee
12 income tax records
$41,500/yr
$33K – $79K
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Sullivan County County Mayor, Tennessee
12 income tax records
$40,500/yr
$33K – $51K
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Knox General, Tennessee
35 income tax records
$39,500/yr
$34K – $47K

Police Officer demographics in Tennessee

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40% are single
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60% are married
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50% have kids
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60% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Police Officers in Tennessee

2,400 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a police officer in Tennessee is $52,500 per year. Police officer salaries in Tennessee can vary between $30,500 to $92,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,400 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as police officer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for police officers in Tennessee: Metropolitan Nashville Airport A ($75,000 a year), Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ($71,000 a year), and Shelby County Government ($68,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for police officers in Tennessee: Antioch, TN ($74,000 a year), Ashland City, TN ($69,000 a year), and Mount Juliet, TN ($68,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.