Town Manager Salary in Knoxville, TN

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How much does a Town Manager make in Knoxville, TN?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Town Manager in Knoxville, TN is $82,711. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,807 to $92,534, with most professionals earning between $63,790 and $101,478.

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Average Salary Range for Town Manager in Knoxville, TN

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What is the average salary for Town Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Town Manager in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Town Manager ranges from $72,807 to $92,534 with the average base salary of $82,711. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,807 to $92,534 with the average total cash compensation of $82,711.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $82,711 $72,807 - $92,534
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $82,711 $72,807 - $92,534
* 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.

Town Manager Salary Near Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,942 - $92,706 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,538 - $88,379 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,800 - $88,712 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,982 - $91,485 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,434 - $93,331 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,799 - $92,524 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
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JOB TITLE Town Administrator LOCATION Knoxville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $105,181 MAXIMUM SALARY $135,196
JOB TITLE Town Supervisor LOCATION Knoxville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $47,397 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,475
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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

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

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