How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Tennessee?
$59,280a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Tennessee. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,520Median: $59,280Highest 10%: $79,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 25th | $48,710 | $23.42 | |
| Median | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $75,410 | $36.25 | |
| 90th | $79,480 | $38.21 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $75,410 |
| Nashville, TN | $68,780 |
| Cleveland, TN | $58,800 |
| Clarksville, TN | $57,610 |
| Knoxville, TN | $56,380 |
| Jackson, TN | $53,320 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,330 |
| Morristown, TN | $48,710 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,620 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 40. Oklahoma | $59,700 |
| 41. Missouri | $59,460 |
| 42. North Carolina | $59,300 |
| 43. Tennessee | $59,280 |
| 44. Kansas | $59,230 |
| 45. Georgia | $58,120 |
| 46. South Carolina | $58,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.50 ($59,280 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $59,280 against $76,210 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Tennessee ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $75,410 a year.
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.