First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Tennessee earn a median of $74,770 a year, −29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($106,040)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,430
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,720; the top 10% earn over $122,620. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.
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Similar jobs in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,140 median in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50,830 median in Tennessee
- Social and Community Service Managers$88,240 median in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,510 median in Tennessee
- Compliance Managers$99,430 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Security Managers$106,730 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Tennessee
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in Tennessee?
The median is $74,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,720 and the top 10% earn over $122,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−29% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.