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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Jackson?

$53,320a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $25.63 an hour or $4,443 a month.

Hourly
$25.63
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
349 of 386
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,750Median: $53,320Highest 10%: $64,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,750$19.59
25th$46,640$22.42
Median$53,320$25.63
75th$60,020$28.86
90th$64,820$31.16

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

Memphis, TN$75,410
Nashville, TN$68,780
Cleveland, TN$58,800
Clarksville, TN$57,610
Knoxville, TN$56,380
Chattanooga, TN$51,330
Morristown, TN$48,710
Kingsport, TN$48,620
Johnson City, TN$46,560
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in Tennessee Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$75,610
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$67,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$51,750
Correctional Officer and Jailer$45,770
Firefighter$36,140
Security Guard$35,960
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $25.63 ($53,320 a year).

Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $53,320 against $76,210 nationally, 30% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $59,280, so Jackson pays 10% less.

Where does Jackson rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?

349 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,820 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.