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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$95,140
- Kingsport$93,860
- Chattanooga$92,950
- Memphis$90,870
- Nashville$89,590
- Jackson$88,910
- Johnson City$85,780
- Clarksville$84,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $95,140 | $78,600 | $60,730 | $75,761 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $93,860 | $84,660 | $62,240 | $74,861 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $92,950 | $74,600 | $56,710 | $74,220 | 91 |
| Memphis | $90,870 | $78,920 | $61,210 | $72,757 | 92 |
| Nashville | $89,590 | $78,460 | $67,200 | $71,857 | 96 |
| Jackson | $88,910 | $75,610 | $61,490 | $71,378 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $85,780 | $74,020 | $48,740 | $69,176 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $84,460 | $72,800 | $60,520 | $68,248 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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