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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vice President Internal Audit in Tennessee is $266,190 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $128.
However, a Vice President Internal Audit's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Vice President Internal Audit Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $297,636 | $24,803 | $5,724 | $143 |
| Average | $266,190 | $22,182 | $5,119 | $128 |
| 25th Percentile | $232,083 | $19,340 | $4,463 | $112 |
Confidential - Nashville, TN
Confidential - Nashville, TN
Confidential - Nashville, TN
Confidential - Nashville, TN
A Vice President Internal Audit's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Vice President Internal Audit's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Auditing ... Level Vice President Internal Audit | $116,710 |
| Auditing ... Level Vice President Internal Audit | $164,898 |
| Auditing ... Level Vice President Internal Audit | $198,692 |
| Vice Pres... Level Vice President Internal Audit | $218,329 |
| Vice Pres... Level Vice President Internal Audit | $268,558 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Vice President Internal Audits. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
For Vice President Internal Audit roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Vice President Internal Audit positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vice President Internal Audit as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $346,046 | $166.0 | 30% |
| Biotechnology | $332,737 | $160.0 | 25% |
| Energy & Utilities | $319,427 | $154.0 | 20% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $319,427 | $154.0 | 20% |
| Software & Networking | $319,427 | $154.0 | 20% |
Understanding how a Vice President Internal Audit's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $297,636 | $24,803 | $5,724 | $143 |
| Average | $266,190 | $22,182 | $5,119 | $128 |
| 25th Percentile | $232,083 | $19,340 | $4,463 | $112 |
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