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How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make in Memphis?

$75,480a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $36.29 an hour or $6,290 a month.

Hourly
$36.29
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
73 of 142
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,820Median: $75,480Highest 10%: $90,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,820$22.51
25th$56,970$27.39
Median$75,480$36.29
75th$75,480$36.29
90th$90,880$43.69

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers.

Nashville, TN$69,470
Knoxville, TN$55,920
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer salary in Tennessee First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Private Detective and Investigator$99,680
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$96,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,320
Fire Inspector and Investigator$82,280
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$79,050
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,920
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,410
Firefighter$62,910
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,210
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $36.29 ($75,480 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $75,480 against $77,970 nationally, 3% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $74,140, so Memphis pays 2% more.

Where does Memphis rank for first-line supervisors of correctional officer pay?

73 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,880 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.