Permit Manager Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

How much does a Permit Manager make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Permit Manager in Chattanooga, TN is $125,144. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $105,899 to $144,209, with most professionals earning between $88,377 and $161,567.

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Manages selected management team schedules as well as coordination/management of developing and existing projects.

January 21, 2023

Serves on-call for emergency inspections of existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper uses.

February 15, 2023

Create Statement of Work documents and reports for the client.

May 02, 2023

Develop relationships with local municipalities and customers.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Permit Manager in Chattanooga, TN

Average Base Salary

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105899

144209

125144

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

113235

167887

139312

What is the average salary for Permit Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Permit Manager in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Permit Manager ranges from $105,899 to $144,209 with the average base salary of $125,144. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,235 to $167,887 with the average total cash compensation of $139,312.

View Average Salary for Permit Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$125,144	$105,899 - $144,209
Bonus	$14,168	$7,336 - $23,678
Total Pay	$139,312	$113,235 - $167,887

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Permit Manager Salary Near Chattanooga, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Huntsville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,409 - $151,713	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,802 - $146,801	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,749 - $149,452	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,409 - $151,713	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,099 - $155,376	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,990 - $155,227	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...

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