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How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make in Knoxville?

$48,710a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of security workers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $23.42 an hour or $4,059 a month.

Hourly
$23.42
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
138 of 214
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,070Median: $48,710Highest 10%: $122,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,070$17.34
25th$38,560$18.54
Median$48,710$23.42
75th$76,380$36.72
90th$122,200$58.76

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of security workers.

Chattanooga, TN$100,300
Memphis, TN$50,830
Nashville, TN$47,600
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Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,600
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$74,980
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$60,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$56,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$55,920
Correctional Officer and Jailer$52,040
Firefighter$47,160
Protective Service Worker$45,620
Private Detective and Investigator$43,150
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $23.42 ($48,710 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of security workers make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $48,710 against $55,940 nationally, 13% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $50,830, so Knoxville pays 4% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for first-line supervisors of security worker pay?

138 of 214 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,200 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.