Sheriff Salary in Nashville, TN

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How much does a Sheriff make in Nashville, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Nashville, TN is $115,006. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,674 to $122,070, with most professionals earning between $102,908 and $128,501.

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What is a Sheriff?

A Sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England, where the office originated. There is an analogous although independently developed office in Iceland that is commonly translated to English as Sheriff, and this is discussed below....

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Average Salary Range for Sheriff in Nashville, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
108674
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
108674
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115006
What is the average salary for Sheriff in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sheriff in Nashville, TN. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $108,674 to $122,070 with the average base salary of $115,006. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,674 to $122,070 with the average total cash compensation of $115,006.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $115,006 $108,674 - $122,070
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $115,006 $108,674 - $122,070
* 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.

Sheriff Salary Near Nashville, TN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hendersonville, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,398 - $120,637 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Franklin, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,183 - $120,395 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,752 - $119,911 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Clarksville, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,786 - $117,703 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,546 - $117,433 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,828 - $116,627 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $108,110 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,450
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $79,040 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,473
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $59,304 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,626
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $59,304 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,626
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $108,102 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,446
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $37,153 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,775
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About Nashville, Tennessee    Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the C....More

Nashville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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