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Police Supervisor Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$35.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,431/year ($5,119/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 46th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 32% below the national average. Of the 4,430 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $74,770 a year — though pay ranges from $47,720 for newcomers to $122,620 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,430 Police Supervisor jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Police Supervisor salary of $74,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $61,431 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $74,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,619 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,720 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,431 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,119 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in Tennessee?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in Tennessee is $74,770 per year ($35.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,260 and $94,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $74,770, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $61,431 per year ($5,119 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,430 Police Supervisor jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.